Written Police Promotional Examination Process for the Rank of Detective

The City of Providence, Rhode Island is requesting proposals for a Written Police Promotional Examination Process for the Rank of Detective. Here is a summary of the Request for Proposals (RFP) document: **Key Dates:** * Deadline for questions: February 13, 2026, by 4:00 PM * Bid opening date: February 23, 2026, at 2:15 PM **Submission Requirements:** * Bidders must submit 2 copies of their bid in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the item description and city department. * 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's Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) + Bidder's Proposal/Packet, including pricing information and details related to the goods or services being provided * Financial assurances may be required, including a certified check, bid bond, or performance and payment bond. **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. **Other Requirements:** * 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. * Bidders must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. * A certificate of insurance will normally be required of a successful vendor. * Delivery dates must be shown in the bid, and if no delivery date is specified, it will be assumed that an immediate delivery from stock will be made. **Contact Information:** * Questions related to the bidding process: [email protected] * Questions related to the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program: [email protected] * Questions related to the specifications: [email protected] Note: This summary is based on the provided RFP document and is not intended to be a comprehensive or exhaustive summary of all requirements and details. Bidders should carefully review the entire RFP document to ensure they understand all requirements and submission guidelines.