The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Commissioning Agent Services for Phase 4 Providence Public Schools Projects. Here is a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The City is seeking a commissioning agent to provide services for the Phase 4 Providence Public Schools Projects. * The project involves the commissioning of various school buildings and facilities. **Submission Requirements** * Proposals must be submitted in two separate packages: Technical Proposal for Qualification and Professional Cost Proposal. * Technical Proposals must be submitted by 2:15 PM on June 15, 2026, to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall. * Professional Cost Proposals must be submitted by 2:15 PM on June 15, 2026, to the Department of Purchasing, Room 408, City Hall. * Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with the company name and address on the envelope. * Two hard copies and a digital copy on a USB flash drive must be submitted for each proposal. **Evaluation Criteria** * The City will evaluate proposals based on technical qualifications and cost. * The lowest qualified and responsible bidder will be awarded the contract. * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening. * 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. **Contact Information** * Questions related to the process, forms, and submission should be directed to the Purchasing Department (
[email protected]). * Questions related to the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program should be directed to the MBE/WBE Outreach Director (
[email protected]). * Questions related to the specifications should be directed to the issuing department's subject matter expert, Liliana Smith (
[email protected]). **Important Dates** * Deadline for questions submissions: June 3, 2026, by 2:00 PM. * Proposal submission deadline: June 15, 2026, by 2:15 PM.