Street Tree Block Pruning, 2026 (FY27)

Here is a summary of the RFP document: **Project Overview** The City of Providence, Rhode Island is soliciting bids for the "STREET TREE BLOCK PRUNING 2026 (FY27)" project. The project involves pruning street trees in the city, and the successful bidder will be responsible for completing the work. **Submission Guidelines** Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes to the Department of the City Clerk by 2:15 PM on August 11, 2026. The bid envelope must be labeled with the item description and the city department to which the solicitation and bid are related. **Required Documents** The bid package must include the following documents, in this order: 1. Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank 2. Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder 3. Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records 4. Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor 5. Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) 6. Bidder's Proposal/Packet: Formal response to the specifications outlined in the RFP, including pricing information and details related to the services being provided. 7. Financial Assurance (if required) **Evaluation Criteria** The Board of Contract and Supply will evaluate bids based on the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. **Key Dates** * Deadline for questions submissions: July 27, 2026 * Bid opening date: August 11, 2026 * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening **Other Requirements** * Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and/or religion in their business and hiring practices. * The successful bidder will be required to provide a certificate of insurance and comply with the provisions of the Rhode Island Worker's Compensation Act. * The city reserves the right to assign or split the award to one or more bidders.