Design and Engineering for N Main Street Corridor Improvement

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design and engineering services for the N Main Street Corridor Improvement project. Here's a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The City is seeking a qualified design and engineering firm to provide services for the N Main Street Corridor Improvement project. * The project involves improving the N Main Street corridor in Providence, Rhode Island. **Submission Requirements** * Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the item description and city department. * Bids must include all required documents, including: + Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank + Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder + Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records + Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor + Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) + Bidder's Proposal/Packet, including pricing information and details related to the services being provided * Bids must be submitted to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903, by 2:15 PM on November 3, 2025. **Pre-Submission Conference** * A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern time. * Bidders must RSVP to Ryan Dickerson at [email protected] to receive a Teams link. **Deadline for Questions** * Questions must be submitted by 4:30 PM Eastern time on October 28, 2025, to be included in any final addenda. **Evaluation Criteria** * The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening, and all bid prices will be considered firm unless qualified otherwise. * Failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default. **Contact Information** * Questions related to the solicitation process should be directed to the Purchasing Department at [email protected]. * Questions related to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program should be directed to Grace Diaz at [email protected]. * Questions related to the specifications outlined in the RFQ should be directed to Ryan Dickerson at [email protected].