Rebid Medications and Supplies Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options

The provided text is a Request for Proposals (RFP) document from the City of Providence, Rhode Island, for a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options to supply medications and supplies to the Providence Fire Department. Here's a summary of the key points: **RFP Details** * Item Description: Rebid Medications and Supplies * Contract Term: Three years with two one-year renewal options * Issuing Department: Providence Fire Department * Date to be opened: June 1, 2026 **Submission Guidelines** * Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the item description and city department. * Bids must be submitted to the Board of Contract and Supply, Department of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. * Deadline for questions: May 28, 2026, by 4 PM. * Bids must be submitted by June 1, 2026, at 2:15 PM. **Required Documents** * 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: Formal response to the specifications outlined in the RFP, including pricing information and details related to the goods or services being provided. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required, such as a certified check or bid bond. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening. * 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. **Evaluation Criteria** * The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. * Cash discounts based on preferable payment terms will not be considered. * The City reserves the right to decide equality if prices are the same. **Other Requirements** * Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and/or religion in their business and hiring practices. * Bidders must comply with the Rhode Island Worker's Compensation Act and submit a certificate of insurance if required.