Dewatering and Cleaning of 38″ Stormwater Pipe at Public St Between Allens Ave. and the Providence River

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview** The City of Providence, Rhode Island is seeking proposals for the dewatering and cleaning of a 38" stormwater pipe at Public St. between Allens Ave. and the Providence River. **Submission Guidelines** Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the item description and city department listed on the outside. Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal, including all required forms and documents. The deadline for submission is September 8, 2026, at 2:15 PM. **Required Documents** The bid package must include the following documents, in this order: 1. Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank 2. Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder 3. Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records 4. Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor 5. Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) 6. Signed Addenda 7. Bidder's Proposal/Packet 8. Financial Assurance (if required) **Evaluation Criteria** The Board of Contract and Supply will evaluate proposals based on the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. **Key Dates** * August 20, 2026: Non-mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit * August 21, 2026: Deadline for questions submissions * September 8, 2026: Bid opening and public reading of proposals **Contact Information** Bidders with questions should direct them to the following contacts: * Purchasing Department: [email protected] * MBE/WBE Outreach Director: [email protected] * Issuing Department (Sustainability): [email protected] **Additional Requirements** Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate in their business and hiring practices and that all employees are lawfully employed. The city reserves the right to require financial assurances, such as a bid bond or performance and payment bond, from the successful bidder.