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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The RI Department of Environmental Management is seeking ideas for developing and operating the former Chase Marina facility at 169 Riverside Drive in Tiverton, RI. The Department is specifically interested in proposals that address
the priority needs and interests of the local commercial fishing, aquaculture, and seafood industries. Ideas pertaining to other uses of the facility that meet local, regional, and/or statewide needs and interests will also be considered.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The attached Request for Information (RFI) sets forth the type of information being solicited and response structure requested from potential respondents. RIDEM’s intent is to distribute this RFI widely, so recipients are encouraged
to share it with any/all others who may be interested.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Responses are due by September 9, 2022. Site visits may be arranged any time prior to that date. For questions, further information, or to arrange a site visit, please contact Dan Costa, Port Manager, RIDEM at
<a href="mailto:Dan.Costa@dem.ri.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Dan.Costa@dem.ri.gov</span></a>, 401-782-4587.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">James O’Connor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Superintendent of State Piers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">RI Department of Environmental Management<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Division of Coastal Resources<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(401) 782-4492<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">James.Oconnor@dem.ri.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
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