Purchase Winter Sand

The City of Warwick, Rhode Island, is soliciting bids for the purchase of winter sand (Bid2027-029). The key details of the request for proposal (RFP) are as follows: 1. **Bid Availability and Submission**: Specifications are available at the Purchasing Division, Warwick City Hall, from April 8, 2026, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope with one original and two copies by 11:00 AM on April 21, 2026. 2. **Bid Opening**: Bids will be opened publicly at 11:00 AM on April 21, 2026, at 65 Centerville Road, Meeting Room 2. 3. **Award Basis**: Awards will be made based on the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price. 4. **Contact Information for Questions**: - For bidding process questions: Email at [email protected] or phone at 401-738-2013. - For specification questions: Contact Richard Cole, Chief of Highway, Department of Public Works, at 401-921-9617 or [email protected]. 5. **Requirements and Certifications**: Bidders must comply with all relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations. A certification and warrant form must be completed and submitted with the bid, stating compliance with these requirements. The bidder must also provide a Certificate of Insurance for General and Automotive Liability. 6. **Contract Terms**: Prices are to be held firm for two years (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028). The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive minor deviations, and terminate the contract in the best interests of the City with 30-day notice. 7. **Additional Requirements**: The successful bidder must provide an original Certificate of Insurance, naming the City of Warwick as an additional insured. The bidder must also agree to indemnify the City against all claims arising from their operations or conduct of work. In summary, the City of Warwick is seeking bids for the purchase of winter sand, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2026. Bidders must comply with all specified requirements, including providing necessary certifications and insurance, and prices must be held firm for two years. The City reserves the right to reject bids and terminate contracts in its best interests.