The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking proposals from
qualified bridge construction firms that have demonstrated experience in providing
specialized services as described below in "SCOPE". The services requested are for the
Claiborne Pell Bridge.
RITBA is a quasi-public agency created by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1954
as a corporate and body politic, with powers to construct, acquire, maintain, and operate
bridge projects as defined by law. The Authority was responsible for the construction of
the Claiborne Pell Bridge (formerly the Newport Bridge) which opened to traffic on June
28, 1969. The Authority has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
Mount Hope Bridge between Bristol, Rhode Island and Portsmouth, Rhode Island and the
Claiborne Pell Bridge between Newport, Rhode Island and Jamestown, Rhode Island
since 1964 and 1969, respectively. On April 25, 2013, the State transferred custody,
control and supervision of the land and improvements for the Jamestown-Verrazzano and
the Sakonnet River Bridges from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT)
to the Authority. Ownership and title of the bridges remains with the State. In addition to
the four (4) bridges noted above, RITBA also operates and maintains Route 138 through
Jamestown and ten (10) smaller bridges associated with this highway and the approaches
to the four (4) major bridges.
Questions concerning this RFQ
should be directed, via email to procurement@ritba.org no later than 2:00pm April 28,
2023, EDT. RITBA will respond to all relevant questions no later than end of day EDT
May 2, 2023. This addendum will be posted to RITBA's website.
The Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking proposals from
qualified bridge construction firms that have demonstrated experience in providing
specialized services as described below.
Scope of work includes the installation of an existing bridge strand jacking system
connected to the suspension span tower and top chord of stiffening truss, at the east
tower, southeast compression link, to temporarily support and relieve load from the
existing compression link assembly. Temporary removal of existing compression link pin
nuts is required to provide access to the Engineer to observe conditions of the gusset and
reinforcing pin plates. The compression link is to be returned to its original condition with
both nuts replaced. Optional work may include the repair of existing gusset/reinforcing
pin plates and pin replacement. Work is to be performed at the direction of the Engineer
under Time and Materials in accordance with RIDOT Time and Materials measurement
and payment. Work also includes provision for maintenance and protection of traffic
(MPT).
Examples of work or projects that would indicate a firm's qualifications are:
o Steel repairs to fracture critical superstructure steel on suspension bridge or other
long span/complex steel bridge superstructure.
o Jacking operation utilizing bridge strands and through hole jacks on complex
bridge superstructure under live load.
o Large diameter pin removal and replacement on similar long span bridge structure.
o Maintenance and Protection of Traffic including potential crossover pattern
working with existing movable median barrier.
The services requested are for the Claiborne Pell Bridge in RI.
RITBA will select one construction firm. The contract term will be determined based on
the duration of necessary work. All work undertaken will be by separate and distinct
contract(s) or purchase order(s).
The preceding Scope attempts to generally describe the services that may be required of
the selected firm.
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