Revised: 7/28/2024
BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY
CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Item Description: Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management for Public Works
Projects (Blanket Contract 2026)
Procurement/MinuteTraq #:
52100
Date to be opened: Monday, February 2/23/2026
Issuing Department: Department of Public Works
QUESTIONS
• Please direct questions related to the process, how to fill out forms, and how to submit an
application(Pages 1-8) to the Purchasing Department.
o Email: purchasing@providenceri.gov
Please use the subject line “Solicitation Question”
• Please direct questions relative to the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program and the
corresponding forms (Pages 10-11) to the MBE/WBE Outreach Director for the City of Providence,
Grace Diaz
o Email: gdiaz@providenceri.gov
Please use subject line “MBE WBE Forms”
• Please direct questions relative to the specifications outlined (beginning on page 14) to the issuing
department’s subject matter expert:
o Bryant Anderson, Deputy Chief Engineer
o Engineering Division, Department of Public Works
o Phone: 401-680-7563
o Email: banderson@providenceri.gov
Please use subject line “On-Call RFQ 2026”
Pre-submission Conference
There is no pre-bid conference scheduled for this item.
Deadline for questions submissions
Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management
For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION
Meeting Date: 2/23/2026
Responses may be submitted up to 2:15 P.M. on the above meeting date at the Department of the City Clerk.
Room 311, City Hall. 25 Dorrance Street, Providence. At 2:15 P.M. all responses will be publicly opened
and read at the Board of Contract Meeting in Conference Room 305, on the 3rd floor of City Hall.
• Responders must submit 2 copies of their submission in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the
captioned Item Description and the City Department to which the solicitation is related and must
include the company name and address on the envelope as well. (On page 1).
In addition, Responders shall include an electronic copy of the submission in .PDF format on a USB
Flash Drive.
• Only use form versions and templates included in this solicitation. If you have an old version of a form
do not recycle it for use in this bid.
• The submission envelope and information relative to the bid must be addressed to:
Board of Contract and Supply
Department of the City Clerk – City Hall, Room 311
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
**PLEASE NOTE: This solicition may include details regarding information that you will need to
provide (such as proof of licenses) to the issuing department before the formalization of an award.
This information is NOT requested to be provided in your initial solicitation by design.
All responses submitted to the City Clerk become public record. Failure to follow instructions could
result in information considered private being posted to the city’s Open Meetings Portal and made
available as a public record. The City has made a conscious effort to avoid the posting of sensitive
information on the City’s Open Meetings Portal, by requesting that such sensitive information be
submitted to the issuing department only at their request.
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For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ
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SUBMISSION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Digital forms are available in the City of Providence Purchasing Department Office or online at
http://www.providenceri.gov/purchasing/how-to-submit-a-bid/
The submission package MUST include the following, in this order:
• Form 1: Responder's Blank as the cover page/ 1st page (see page 5 of this document)
• Form 2: Certification of Responder as 2nd page (see page 6 of this document)
• Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records (see page 7 of this document)
• Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor (see page 8 of this document)
• Form from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program. (see page 9 of this document)
• Responder’s Proposal/Packet: Formal response to the specifications outlined in this RFQ, including
pricing information and details related to the good(s) or service(s) being provided. Please be mindful of
formatting responses as requested to ensure clarity.
All of the above listed documents are REQUIRED.
***Failure to meet specified deadlines, follow specific submission instructions, or enclose all required
documents with all applicable signatures will result in disqualification, or in an inability to appropriately
evaluate bids.
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NOTICE TO VENDORS
1. The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to qualified and responsible applicants that meet
the requirements listed in the RFQ.
2. In determining the qualified and responsible applicants, cash discounts based on preferable payment terms
will not be considered.
3. Where qualifications are the same, the Board of Contract and Supply reserves the right to award to one
applicant, or to split the award.
4. No submission will be accepted if the response is made in collusion with any other responder.
5. Responses may be submitted on an “equal in quality” basis. The City reserves the right to decide equality.
Applicants must indicate brand or the make being offered and submit detailed specifications if other than
brand requested.
6. A applicant who is an out-of-state corporation shall qualify or register to transact business in this State, in
accordance with the Rhode Island Business Corporation Act, RIGL Sec. 7-1.2-1401, et seq.
7. The Board of Contract and Supply reserves the right to reject any and all responses.
8.
9. Applications may also be accessed electronically on the internet via the City’s Open Meetings Portal.
10. No goods should be delivered, or work started without a Purchase Order.
11. A certificate of insurance will normally be required of the successful vendor(s).
12. No goods should be delivered, or work started without a Purchase Order.
13. Submit 2 copies of the submission to the City Clerk, unless the specification section of this document
indicates otherwise. Also, include an electronic copy of the bid in .PDF format on a USB Flash Drive.
14. Applicant must certify that it does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or religion in its business and hiring practices
and that all of its employees are lawfully employed under all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules
and regulations. (See Bid Form 2.)
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FORM 1: Responder’s Blank
1. Submissions must meet the attached specifications. Any exceptions or modifications must be noted and fully
explained.
2. Responder’s submission must be in ink or typewritten, and all blanks on the bid form should be completed.
3. All responses MUST BE SIGNED IN INK.
Name of Responder (Firm or Individual):
Contact Name:
Business Address:
Business Phone #:
Contact Email Address:
Agrees to bid on (Write the “Item Description” here):
Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management for
Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026)
(select all that apply)
☒ Engineering Design and Consulting
☒ Construction Management and Inspection
If the responder’s company is based in a state other than
Rhode Island, list name and contact information for a local
agent for service of process that is located within Rhode
Island
Delivery Date (if applicable):
Not applicable.
Name of Surety Company (if applicable): Not applicable
Total Amount in Writing*:
Not applicable. This is a Request for Qualifications.
Total Amount in Figures*:
Not applicable. This is a Request for Qualifications.
*If you are submitting a unit price bid, please insert “Unit Price Bid”
Use additional pages if necessary for additional bidding details.
Signature of Representation
Title
Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management
For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.