MultiWard Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is soliciting bids for a project titled "Multiward Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity" (Procurement #52413). The bid submission deadline is April 6, 2026, at 2:15 PM. Here are the key points from the Request for Proposals (RFP) document: **Project Overview** The project aims to improve streetscapes in multiple wards of Providence, focusing on wayfinding, placemaking, and neighborhood identity. **Bid Submission Instructions** 1. Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes, labeled with the item description and city department. 2. The bid envelope must include the company name and address. 3. Bids must be submitted to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. **Required Documents** 1. Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank (cover page) 2. Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder (page 2) 3. Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records (page 3) 4. Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor (pages 4-5) 5. Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (pages 10-11) 6. Bidder's Proposal/Packet: Formal response to the specifications, including pricing information and details related to the goods or services being provided. 7. Financial Assurance (if required) **Evaluation Criteria** 1. The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. 2. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 3. Bids will be evaluated based on the bidder's ability to meet the specifications and requirements outlined in the RFP. **Important Dates** 1. Pre-submission Conference: March 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM (online) 2. Deadline for questions submissions: March 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM 3. Bid submission deadline: April 6, 2026, at 2:15 PM **Contact Information** 1. Purchasing Department: [email protected] (for process-related questions) 2. MBE/WBE Outreach Director: [email protected] (for Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program-related questions) 3. Project Manager: [email protected] (for specification-related questions)