Community Engagement and Equity Consultant

The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the City of Providence, Rhode Island, for a Community Engagement and Equity Consultant. Here's a summary: **Project Overview:** The City of Providence is seeking a consultant to provide community engagement and equity services. The consultant will work with the City's Sustainability Department to promote equity and inclusion in the community. **Submission Guidelines:** * Bids must be submitted by 2:15 PM on December 29, 2025, to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall. * Bidders must submit 2 copies of their bid in sealed envelopes, labeled with the item description and company name. * The bid package must include: + 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) + Signed Addenda + Bidder's Proposal/Packet + Financial Assurance (if required) **Evaluation Criteria:** The City will evaluate bids based on price and other factors, including the bidder's experience, qualifications, and approach to community engagement and equity. **Key Dates:** * December 8, 2025: Non-mandatory pre-bid conference * December 10, 2025: Deadline for bidder questions * December 29, 2025: Bid submission deadline **Terms and Conditions:** * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. * The successful bidder will be required to sign a contract and provide a performance and payment bond. * The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Rhode Island sales tax, so prices should not include these taxes. * The contractor will not be permitted to assign or underlet the contract without the City's written consent. **Contact Information:** * Purchasing Department: [email protected] * MBE/WBE Outreach Director: [email protected] * Issuing Department's Subject Matter Expert: [email protected] Overall, the RFP document outlines the City's requirements for a Community Engagement and Equity Consultant and provides guidelines for bidders to submit their proposals.