Does Rhode Island DOT have a Path Forward for Washington Bridge Replacement?
I provide an overview about which companies responded to Rhode Island DOT's request for information to learn why no company bid on the April 2024 request for proposal that was issued for the design and construction of the westbound Washington Bridge replacement. I also provide insights as to why RiDOT's past and continued management decisions will likely complicate the schedule and costs associated with getting this bridge replaced.
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No bid article:
No bids submitted to build new westbound Washington Bridge | WPRI.com
Pending lawsuits story:
https://www.providencejournal.com/sto...
Bridge demo award article:
https://www.wpri.com/traffic/i-195-wa....
"Target" letters sent by Rhode Island's attorneys to engineering consultants and contractors:
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/wp-con...
Go Local article on Target Leaders to engineers and contractors:
https://www.golocalprov.com/news/new-...
List of targeted companies:
https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/wp-con...
Rhode Island DOT RFP for Washington Bridge Replacement:
https://www.ri.gov/press/view/47462
Article on company responding to RFP:
https://turnto10.com/news/local/ridot...
Golocal article on contract award for new bridge projects in Rhode Island
https://www.golocalprov.com/news/rido...
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