Grant Writing and Administration Services (Expires 6-30-2029)

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Grant Writing and Administration Services. The contract will expire on June 30, 2029. Here's a summary of the key points: **Submission Guidelines:** * Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the company name and address on the envelope. * Two copies of the bid must be submitted. * Bids must be received by 2:15 P.M. on the designated meeting date. * Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Board of Contract Meeting. **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, including pricing information and details related to the services being provided. **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 reject any and all bids. **Contract Terms:** * Financial assurances may be required. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening. * 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 process: [email protected] * Questions related to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program: [email protected] * Questions related to the specifications: [email protected] **Important Dates:** * Deadline for questions: May 11, 2026 * Bid opening date: [Not specified] Note: The RFP document is quite lengthy, and this summary only highlights the key points. Bidders should carefully review the entire document to ensure they understand all the requirements and guidelines.