Diesel Engines; Parts & Servicing-Two Year Contract

The provided text appears to be a Request for Proposals (RFP) document from the City of Providence, Rhode Island, for a two-year contract for diesel engines, parts, and servicing. Here's a summary of the key points: **RFP Details** * Item Description: Diesel Engines; Parts & Servicing * Contract Duration: Two years * Procurement Number: 53519 * Date to be opened: June 29, 2026 * Issuing Department: Providence Fire Department **Submission Guidelines** * Bidders must submit two copies of their bid in sealed envelopes or packages labeled with the item description and city department. * Bids must be submitted to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, City Hall, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. * The bid package must include the following documents in the specified 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 7. Financial Assurance (if required) **Evaluation Criteria** * The Board of Contract and Supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. * The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. * 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. **Bid Terms** * Financial assurances may be required for commodity or construction and service contracts. * Awards will be made within 90 days of bid opening. * All 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 bidding process: [email protected] * Questions related to the Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Program: [email protected] * Questions related to the specifications: [email protected] **Deadline** * Questions are due by Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM. * Bids are due by 2:15 PM on June 29, 2026.