Design and Engineering for N Main St Corridor Improvement

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking proposals for design and engineering services for the North Main Street Corridor Improvement project. The project aims to redesign the North Main Street corridor, approximately 1.5 miles long, to improve safety, sustainability, and equity for all road users. The corridor is currently designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, with limited infrastructure for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other modes of transportation. The project is funded by a combination of state and federal transportation funding sources, and the City has conducted extensive community engagement and planning efforts to envision the future of the corridor. The selected design and engineering firm will be responsible for: 1. Conceptual design and advanced engineering 2. NEPA approvals and permitting 3. Continued community engagement 4. Final engineering design The City is seeking a qualified design and engineering firm to support this project, with a focus on: 1. Traffic calming and safety measures 2. Lighting and landscaping improvements 3. Green infrastructure and sustainable design 4. Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure 5. Community engagement and outreach The proposal submission deadline is January 12, 2026, at 2:15 PM. Vendors must submit two copies of their proposal in sealed envelopes, with the captioned item description and city department on the envelope. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on December 15, 2025, via Microsoft Teams. Key contacts for the project include: * Ryan Dickerson, Principal Planner, Planning & Development Department ([email protected]) * Purchasing Department ([email protected]) The City of Providence is committed to a public and transparent solicitation process, and all documents submitted in response to the RFP will become public records upon receipt by the City Clerk's office.