Fabrication and Furnishing of Granite Blocks for Bucklin Park

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is requesting proposals for the fabrication and furnishing of granite blocks for Bucklin Park. The proposal submission deadline is December 15, 2025, at 2:15 PM. Here are the key points from the RFP document: 1. **Proposal Submission**: Bidders must submit two copies of their proposal in sealed envelopes, labeled with the item description, department, company name, and address. 2. **Pre-Submission Conference**: There is no pre-bid conference scheduled for this item. 3. **Questions**: Questions related to the process, forms, and submission should be directed to the Purchasing Department, while questions about the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program should be directed to the MBE/WBE Outreach Director, and questions about the specifications should be directed to the issuing department's subject matter expert. 4. **Deadline for Questions**: Questions are due by December 5, 2025, at 2 PM. 5. **Bid Package Checklist**: The bid package must include the following documents, in order: * 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 * Financial Assurance (if requested) 6. **Bid Terms**: The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The lowest qualified and responsible bidder will be awarded the contract. Cash discounts based on preferable payment terms will not be considered. 7. **Bidder Requirements**: Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate in their business and hiring practices and that all employees are lawfully employed. 8. **Financial Assurances**: Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. For this item, no financial assurance is necessary. 9. **Awards**: Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening, and all bid prices will be considered firm unless qualified otherwise. 10. **Delivery**: 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. Overall, the RFP document outlines the requirements and guidelines for bidders to submit proposals for the fabrication and furnishing of granite blocks for Bucklin Park.