CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE HOUSING & SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION COMMUNITY AT THE FORMER OLDHAM SCHOOL
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP EP22/23-31
BID OPENING TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 AT 11:00AM
The City of East Providence requests proposals from interested parties to purchase or lease the former Oldham School, a prominent historic structure owned by the City of East Providence located at 640 Bullocks Point Avenue (map 413, block 11, parcel 001) for development of mixed-use housing and small business incubator. The City seeks proposals that will benefit the City while preserving the historic architectural features of the former school. Generations of families have attended the school and it has always been a prominent landmark of the community. Successful proposals will demonstrate a commitment to the preservation of the exterior architectural features, conformance to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and a clear benefit to the City. Specifications may be downloaded from the City’s website https://eastprovidenceri.gov/rfp
(1) original, Two (2) copies of proposals and (1) one thumb drive shall be submitted in one (1) sealed envelope to East Providence City Hall, Controllers Office, Room 103, Attn: Ralph Mitchell Procurement Specialist, 145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914 no later than TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM. The bids will be publicly recorded. Bids received with a time of 11:01 AM or later will be rejected. The outside envelope needs to be marked RFP EP22/23-31.
The City reserves the right to reject any/or all companies, to waive any informality in the proposal statement and to accept the proposal of any company based on what the City deems to be in its best interest.
Any questions regarding the RFP may be directed in writing to Melissa Spurr, ARPA Project Manager at mspurr@eastprovidenceri.gov and Ralph Mitchell, Procurement Specialist at rmitchell@eastprovidenceri.gov no later than MONDAY AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 11:00 AM.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Ralph Mitchell
rmitchell@eastprovidenceri.gov
