Enhanced Forest Inventory Services

The document is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Enhanced Forest Inventory Services issued by the City of Providence, Rhode Island. Here is a summary of the key points: **Proposal Details** * Item Description: Enhanced Forest Inventory Services * Procurement/MinuteTraq #: 50977 * Date to be opened: December 1, 2025 * Issuing Department: Providence Water Supply Board **Submission Guidelines** * Bidders must submit 2 copies of their bid in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the item description and city department. * Bids must be addressed to the Board of Contract and Supply, Department of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. * Deadline for questions submissions: November 24, 2025 * Bids must be submitted by 2:15 P.M. on December 1, 2025. **Required Documents** * 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: Formal response to the specifications outlined in the RFP, including pricing information and details related to the goods or services being provided. **Evaluation Criteria** * The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration price and evaluation factors stated in the RFP. **Terms and Conditions** * Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening, and all 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. * The successful bidder must attest to compliance with the provisions of the Rhode Island Worker's Compensation Act and submit a certificate of insurance before commencing performance under the contract. **Contact Information** * Questions related to the process, forms, and submission: Purchasing Department, [email protected] * Questions related to the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program: MBE/WBE Outreach Director, [email protected] * Questions related to the specifications: Richard Blodgett, Manager - Environmental Resources, [email protected]