Locksmith Services Two Year Contract with Two One Year Options to Renew (Open En

The City of Providence, located in Providence County, Rhode Island, is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive locksmith services through a two-year contract with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. The procurement, identified as RFP PVD25-69, solicits bids for locksmith services covering various city-owned facilities including administrative offices, City Hall, Police and Fire Stations, and other specialized buildings. Required services encompass key cutting, duplication, lock repair, maintenance, and installation, with potential 24-hour emergency response capabilities. Vendors must demonstrate mobile service capabilities, ability to respond to emergency calls within two hours, and maintain appropriate licensing and insurance. The evaluation process will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, considering vendor licensing, qualifications, references, and cost proposals, with bids due on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 2:15 PM. Pricing will be structured with unit prices for key duplication and hourly rates for services during different time periods including straight time, premium time, weekends, and holidays.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders will be required to provide supplemental documentation including business tax ID, proof of insurance, and a certificate of good standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State if selected. The City reserves the right to award the contract to multiple vendors or split the award, with no guaranteed minimum purchase amount. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the open-ended nature of the contract suggests flexibility in potential contract value. Successful vendors will be expected to provide services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential extensions through June 30, 2029, depending on the exercise of renewal options. Interested vendors must demonstrate comprehensive locksmith capabilities, professional qualifications, and the technological and logistical infrastructure to meet the City of Providence's diverse facility security needs.