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Bid Title

Design and Engineering for N Main St Corridor Improvement Addendum 1

Issuing Agency

City of Providence

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Jan 2, 2026

Closing Date

Jan 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Design and Engineering for N Main St Corridor Improvement Addendum 1

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Procurement #: 51609>

CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

Department: Planning & Development

RFP Title: DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR N MAIN STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT

Opening Date: 1/12/2026

Addendum #: 1

Issue Date: 12/30/2025

The purpose of this addendum is:

This addendum clarifies and answer questions received up to 12/30/2025

Providence City Hall

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

RFP Addendum #1

Addendum Issue Date: 12/30/2025

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR N MAIN STREET CORRIDOR

IMPROVEMENT #51609

The following clarifications have been issued by the Department of Planning and

Development in response to questions asked regarding the RFP for Design and

Engineering for N Main Street Corridor Improvement (#51609):

• Q: While this is called a Request for Proposals, we noticed that only

qualifications are requested per the Evaluation Criteria beginning on PDF page 28.

Is the City expecting an Understanding and Approach to Scope of Work (or Detailed

Work Plan) to be included in our proposal submittal?

o A: A project understanding and approach to scope should be included with

the proposal. Language has been added to page 28 for clarification.

• Q: Part 3 of the Evaluation Criteria (Qualifications and Relevant Experience)

states that we should include a list of all projects completed by the company in the

last 5 years with references. Our company has completed hundreds of projects

over the last five years. Are we to include a comprehensive list of every project or

would you prefer a sample with details of relevant projects?

o A: Please provide a list of relevant design projects completed within the

last five years. Language is updated on page 29.

• Q: Are we to include project client references for all projects in Section 3 and 4

or just for the reference projects included in section 4?

o A: Yes, please include client references for all projects

• Q: Section 4 (References) states to include references for “major construction

projects completed by the firm.” Do these projects have to be built projects or can

we include projects where the firm completed final design documents?

o A: This language is amended to clarify this is for design projects on page 29.

• Q: The Evaluation Criteria beginning on PDF page 28 does not mention staff

qualifications. Does the City desire the inclusion of information regarding our

project team, our team structure, and individual qualifications for key personnel?

o A: Project team resumes should be submitted with the proposal. The

language has been amended on page 29 to state: “Provide a Statement of

Consultant’s Qualifications, for individuals on the project team as well as

including a list of all relevant design projects completed by the company in the

last 5 years, with references.”

• Q: Can you confirm the project limits?

o A: The scope of the project will consider the North Main Street corridor from

Smith Street to Hillside Avenue.

• Q: It appears the schedule on page 9 has not changed? Will there be an updated

schedule?

o A: The schedule beginning on page 9 is being amended to the following:

Anticipated Notice to Proceed

Site Assessments

Conceptual Design Study Services -

10%

Preliminary Design Services - 30%

Permitting & NEPA

TIMELINE

Spring 2026

Three months

Three months

Three months

Six months

Final Design Services-60%

Three months

P.S. & E. Design Services

Fall 2027

• Q: Is this project open to firms based outside of Rhode Island?

o A: Yes, provided the firm can list a contact located within Rhode Island as

requested on page 4, Form 1 Proposers Blank.

• Q: Have there been any other firms involved in the prior planning studies, and if

so are they precluded from participating in this RFP?

o A: Principle Group was the lead on creation of the North Main Street

Corridor Study. They are not precluded from submitting a proposal for this

project.

• Q: Does the project have a M/WBE preferential consideration in the bid

selection?

o A: No, there is no M/W/D BE goal associated with this project.

• Q: Can you confirm all of the final design stages you’re looking for for this

project?

o A: Final design services will begin upon acceptance of 30% plans. A 60%

design submission is requested to provide an opportunity to incorporate

adjustment based on permit approvals prior to moving into final PS&E

submission phase.

• Q: Is there an approximate acreage for the area designated as Randall Park, and

is there a predetermined program for that space?

o A: The park space is roughly 4 acres. There is no predetermined program for

that space.

• Q: Is there anyone from RIDOT included on the selection committee?

o A: No, RIDOT does not have a representative on the selection committee.

The City will submit evaluations and award recommendation to RIDOT for

approval prior to awarding a contract for this project.

BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY

CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Item Description: DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR N MAIN STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT

Procurement/MinuteTraq #: 51609

Date to be opened: 1/12/2026

Issuing Department: Planning & Development

QUESTIONS

• Please direct questions related to the RFP process, how to fill out forms, and how to submit a proposal (Pages 1-

5) to the Purchasing Department.

o Email: purchasing@providenceri.gov

 Please use the subject line “Solicitation Question”

• Please direct questions relative to the specifications outlined (beginning on page 4) to the issuing department’s

subject matter expert:

o Name: Ryan Dickerson

o Title: Principal Planner

o Email Address: rdickerson@providenceri.gov

Pre-Proposal Conference

There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

A pre-proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on December 15, 2025 at 2pm Eastern time. Please

email Ryan Dickerson at rdickerson@providenceri.gov to RSVP and receive a Teams link.

Deadline for questions submissions:

Questions must be submitted by 4:30PM Eastern time on December 29, 2025 to be included on any final addenda to

be issued by 2:00PM Eastern time on Monday, January 5, 2026.

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BOARD OF CONTRACT AND SUPPLY

CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Meeting Date: 1/12/2026

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.

• Vendors must submit 2 copies of their response 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).

• Communications to the Board of Contract and Supply that are not competitive sealed proposals (i.e. product

information/samples) should have “NOT A PROPOSALS” written on the envelope or wrapper.

• 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 request.

• The envelope and information relative to the solicitation must be addressed to:

Board of Contract and Supply

Department of the City Clerk – City Hall, Room 311

25 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

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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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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