Site work for a water / sewer project in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of September 26, 2025, the project was awarded to CAB Construction (Mary a Farm, LLC), with an awarded amount of $5,060,230.30** The Town of Charlestown is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to perform full restoration of the Charlestown Breachway West Jetty and the adjacent Barrier Dune and Beach System. This restoration effort is a comprehensive, single-contract project that encompasses structural stabilization, ecological restoration, and resilience enhancement, based on the regulatory plans prepared by RMA Environmental LLC and approved by CRMC, RIDEM, and USACE. Submit any questions regarding this RFP in writing to BWS_RestorationRFP@charlestownri.gov will be posted on the Town Website by September 4, 2025 at ONLINE Question Deadline 09/02/2025 The initial contract period will begin approximately October 1, 2025, through February 26, 2026. Description of Work: The Town of Charlestown is undertaking a single-contract restoration project to fully reconstruct the damaged West Jetty and restore adjacent Barrier Beach and Dune systems on the west side of the Charlestown Breachway. The goal is to stabilize the shoreline, improve ecological resilience, and reestablish protection for inland infrastructure and habitats. This work is based on the stamped and approved plan set prepared by RMA Environmental LLC, dated August, 2025, and incorporates emergency repairs completed in fall 2024, (Attachment A). 1. Jetty Reconstruction (Approx. 550 Linear Feet) o Rebuild the deteriorated portions of the west jetty using large angular granite boulders placed along the original footprint. o Restore the inner jetty core to a finished elevation of 6 feet (NAVD88), followed by installation of capstone armor layers to achieve a final elevation of 8 feet. o Rehandle and incorporate stone from the 2024 emergency repair section (~150 linear feet) into the final construction. o All work must meet structural standards, interlock specifications, and performance objectives outlined in the approved plan set, (Attachment A). 2. Dune and Beach System Restoration (Approx. 2 Acres), (See Stamped Plans) o Construct dune elevations ranging from 8 to 9 feet for long-term stability and habitat enhancement using beach-compatible sand sourced from the concurrent dredging project. o Plant restored dune with native, CRMC-approved coastal vegetation. o Regrade back-barrier and berm areas to restore shoreline connectivity and sediment transport function, as shown in Attachment A. 3. Dune and Beach System Restoration (Proposal Add Alternate) (Approx. 2 Acres), (See Attachment A) o Construct a stabilized dune core using stacked coir envelopes(natural coconut fiber "burritos") filled with clean sand, built in setbacks to create a stepped dune. o Cover restored dune with beach-compatible sand and plant with native, CRMC-approved coastal vegetation. o Achieve final dune elevations ranging from 8 to 9 feet for long-term stability and habitatenhancement. o Regrade back-barrier and berm areas to restore shoreline connectivity and sediment transport function. 4. Coastal Buffer and Habitat Restoration o Conduct coastal planting and scrubland restoration to exceed the area impacted by construction. o Protect habitat for migratory birds and federally listed species such as the piping plover by adhering to seasonal construction restrictions and vegetation re-establishment guidelines. 5. Mobilization and Work Window o Mobilization to the site will be permitted starting November 1, 2025, due to user conflicts. o Construction activity must occur within the approved seasonal work window as outlined in applicable permits (e.g., September 15 - February 26). o Site restoration may occur immediately following this work window, provided it does not conflict with sensitive environmental or recreational use periods. o The Contractor may operate 24 hours per day, sEquipment, Site Use, and Contractor Responsibilities o All equipment used on site shall match what was submitted with the proposal and is subject to inspection and approval by the Town and State. o Storage and staging areas will be provided within the Charlestown Breachway State Park and the Blue Shutters Beach Parking Lot, as identified in the stamped plan set. o All contractor activities, storage, parking, and material handling shall be confined to designated areas. The contractor is responsible for all site security and utility needs. o Fueling, lubrication, and maintenance of equipment and vehicles must be conducted in a manner that ensures maximum protection against spills and evaporation. o Fuel, lubricants, and oils shall be stored and managed in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations. o Contractors must minimize environmental pollution and damage throughout the project and protect all resources within and surrounding the work area. 7. Restoration, Cleanup, and Payment o The contractor is responsible for restoring the site to pre-construction conditions, based on joint pre- and post-construction inspections with Town and State representatives. o The Town will pay for mobilization and demobilization at the Lump Sum price listed in the proposal: o 50% of the lump sum will be paid upon full mobilization of equipment to the site. o The remaining 50% will be paid upon successful demobilization and site restoration. 8. Inter-Project Coordination o This restoration project will run concurrently with a separately contracted hydraulic dredging project in the Breachway and Ninigret Pond. o The selected contractor must coordinate with the Town, the State of Rhode Island, and the contractor responsible for the dredge operations to ensure both projects are completed efficiently and without conflict. 9. Permitting and Oversight o All work must comply with permits and requirements issued by CRMC, RIDEM, and the USACE. o Contractors shall implement and maintain best management practices such as erosion controls, turbidity barriers, and vegetative buffers throughout construction. o Oversight will include UAV monitoring, on-site inspections, and perfverify environmental compliance and construction quality. o The contractor is responsible for all required "Notice to Mariners" notifications and coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard.