Project Information

Bid Title

Engineerig Design, Consulting and Construction Management for Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026)

Issuing Agency

City of Providence

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Jan 28, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

Engineerig Design, Consulting and Construction Management for Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026)

Attachment Preview

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

Page 1 of 14

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.

Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management

For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ

Page 2 of 14

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.

Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management

For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ

Page 3 of 14

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.)

Engineering Design, Consulting and Construction Management

For Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026) - RFQ

Page 4 of 14

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

Page 5 of 14

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.