Bid guide
How to bid on Access Road and Site Improvements at Quonset State Airport for RIAC
What the agency is buying
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is looking for qualified consulting firms to provide professional engineering and related services. This work involves developing an access road and associated site improvements at Quonset State Airport (OQU).
The selected firm will handle the project from initial planning and conceptual development through design, bidding, construction, and project closeout. Services include site investigation, conceptual and final design, environmental and permitting support, preparation of construction documents, cost estimating, bid support, construction administration, and project closeout.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 28, 2026. All responses must be submitted by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline.
Plans, addenda, and questions related to this opportunity are managed through OpenGov Procurement. Make sure to check this platform regularly for any updates or changes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional engineering consulting firms with expertise in airport infrastructure, site development, environmental permitting, and construction support. Firms with experience in planning, design, and project management for access roads and related site improvements will be well-suited.
The work falls under the professional services category, specifically for engineering and related consulting services.
How to respond
To access the full details and respond to this solicitation, you need to use OpenGov Procurement, the agency's procurement portal. First, locate the original source of the opportunity.
When you open the link, OpenGov Procurement may perform a brief security check. Allow this to complete. Then, sign in to your existing vendor account or create a new free account. This will allow you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. Any addenda notices will be sent through OpenGov.
Tips for a competitive response
Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar airport or infrastructure projects, highlighting successful outcomes. Emphasize your team's qualifications and expertise in all phases of project development, from planning to closeout.
Pay close attention to the specific services requested, such as environmental and permitting support, and detail your capabilities in these areas. Ensure your proposal addresses all requirements outlined in the Request for Qualifications. Review all documents carefully and submit any questions through OpenGov Procurement well before the deadline to get clarifications.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Rhode Island Airport Corp; the original posting controls.