Water Supply- RFP-Purchase of Various Water Pipe Appmienances - MT#49045.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Board of Contract and Supply for the City of Providence, Rhode Island, seeking bids for Various Water Pipe Appurtenances for the Providence Water Supply Board. The contract is a blanket contract running from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with bidders required to submit two copies of their bid by 2:15 P.M. on May 19, 2025, at the Department of the City Clerk. The solicitation covers multiple categories of water infrastructure components including curb stops, corporation stops, service saddles, mechanical joint restraints, accessory packs, valve boxes, gate valves, pipe couplings, and other related materials. Bidders must complete several forms, including a Bidder's Blank, Certification of Bidder, Certificate Regarding Public Records, Affidavit of City Vendor, and MBE/WBE Participation Plan.

The RFP includes specific requirements for bidders, such as maintaining firm pricing throughout the contract period, providing all-inclusive pricing that covers freight to Providence Water Supply Board, and adhering to delivery restrictions (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM). Providence Water will issue primary awards to one vendor per category/item and reserves the right to make secondary awards if the primary vendor cannot fulfill orders. The city has a 20% Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal, and bidders must complete corresponding forms. No financial assurance is required for this contract, and awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening. The city emphasizes that this contract does not obligate Providence Water to purchase the estimated quantities and reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' written notice.