Carpentry Services – Open Enrollment – Three-Year Contract with Two One-Year Options for Providence School Facilities

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for carpentry services for Providence school facilities. The contract will be for three years with two one-year options. Here are the key points: **Submission Instructions:** * Responses must be submitted by December 1, 2025, at 2:15 PM EST to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall. * Two copies of the submission must be provided in sealed envelopes with the company name and address on the envelope. * The submission package must include the following forms: 1. Responder's Blank (Form 1) 2. Certification of Responder (Form 2) 3. Certificate Regarding Public Records (Form 3) 4. Affidavit of City Vendor (Form 4) 5. Form from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program **Questions and Contact Information:** * Questions about the bidding process and forms should be directed to the Purchasing Department at [email protected]. * Questions about the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program should be directed to Grace Diaz at [email protected]. * Questions about the specifications should be directed to Elise Marquez, Project Manager, through the online form: https://wkf.ms/48fY2Fz. **Evaluation and Award:** * The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to qualified and responsible applicants. * The City reserves the right to reject any and all responses. * The award will be based on the qualifications and responsibility of the applicants, and the City may consider factors such as cash discounts and payment terms. **Important Notes:** * All responses become public record. * Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification or inability to evaluate bids. * The City requires a certificate of insurance from successful vendors. * State law provisions concerning payment of prevailing wage rates may apply to construction, alteration, and/or repair work.