Street Tree Planting: Site Prep & Installation Spring 2026

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview** The City of Providence, Rhode Island is seeking bids for a Street Tree Planting project, which includes site preparation and installation of trees in the spring of 2026. **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 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 goods or services being provided. * Bids must be submitted to the Department of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. * Deadline for submission: January 12, 2026, at 2:15 P.M. **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. * 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. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required, including a certified check, bid bond, or performance and payment 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. **Contact Information** * Questions related to the process, forms, and submission should be directed to the Purchasing Department: [email protected]. * Questions related to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program should be directed to Grace Diaz: [email protected]. * Questions related to the specifications should be directed to Sam Daganhardt, City Forester: [email protected].