Furnish and Deliver Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (Exp. 6/30/27) with Two 1-year Options

The City of Providence, Rhode Island, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the supply and delivery of Hydrofluorosilicic Acid with two 1-year options. The procurement is being managed by the Providence Water Supply Board. Here are the key details: 1. **Item Description**: Furnish and Deliver Hydrofluorosilicic Acid (expiration date 6/30/27) with two 1-year options. 2. **Proposal Submission**: Bids must be submitted by 2:15 P.M. on May 4, 2026, to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. 3. **Bid Package**: The bid package must include the following documents in this order: - Bid Form 1: Bidder's Blank - Bid Form 2: Certification of Bidder - Bid Form 3: Certificate Regarding Public Records - Bid Form 4: Affidavit of City Vendor - Forms from the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (if applicable) - Bidder’s Proposal/Packet: Formal response to the specifications outlined in the RFP, including pricing information and details related to the goods or services being provided. 4. **Questions and Inquiries**: Questions related to the process, forms, and submission should be directed to the Purchasing Department, while questions about the Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program should be directed to the MBE/WBE Outreach Director. Technical questions about the specifications should be directed to the issuing department's subject matter expert, Richard Razza. 5. **Bid Terms**: - The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. - No financial assurance is necessary for this item. - Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening, and all bid prices will be considered firm. 6. **Requirements**: Bidders must certify that they do not unlawfully discriminate in their business and hiring practices and that all employees are lawfully employed under applicable laws. A certificate of insurance may be required of the successful vendor. Bidders are advised to carefully review the RFP document and follow the instructions for submission to ensure that their bids are considered. Failure to meet specified deadlines, follow submission instructions, or enclose all required documents may result in disqualification.