City of Providence - Re-bid Sale of City Property Known as the Rochambeau Fire Station - 54843 (2026)
City of ProvidenceCity · Providence, RI- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nicholas Cicchitelli
- (555) 123-4567
The 30-second brief
The City of Providence is soliciting proposals for the AS-IS sale and adaptive reuse redevelopment of the surplus Rochambeau Fire Station, a ca.1929 Tudor Revival-style historic municipal building located at 280 Rochambeau Avenue, Providence, RI (Assessor's Plat 093 Lot 166). The 11,636 SF parcel features a 6,545 SF, 2.5-story wooden frame building situated in an R-1 Residential Zoning District and Historic Overlay District. Proposals are due by November 16th, 2026, at 2:15 PM, with a non-mandatory Community Open House scheduled for October 20th, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize development team experience and historic preservation considerations, design quality, city objectives alignment, financial feasibility, and purchase price.
Development team experience, qualifications, and prior work (25 pts), Design quality and historic preservation considerations (25 pts), Alignment with City objectives (20 pts), Project financial feasibility and offeror's financial capacity (15 pts), Project schedule and implementation readiness (15 pts), Price Consideration
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Summary
The City of Providence is soliciting proposals for the AS-IS sale and adaptive reuse redevelopment of the surplus Rochambeau Fire Station, a ca.1929 Tudor Revival-style historic municipal building located at 280 Rochambeau Avenue, Providence, RI (Assessor's Plat 093 Lot 166).
The 11,636 SF parcel features a 6,545 SF, 2.5-story wooden frame building situated in an R-1 Residential Zoning District and Historic Overlay District. Proposals are due by November 16th, 2026, at 2:15 PM, with a non-mandatory Community Open House scheduled for October 20th, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize development team experience and historic preservation considerations, design quality, city objectives alignment, financial feasibility, and purchase price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- 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
- MBE/WBE Participation Plan or Waiver Request Form
- Bidder's Proposal/Packet
- Financial Assurance
- Submit to
- Board of Contract and Supply, Department of the City Clerk - City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
- Scope location
- Providence, RI
- Projected sq ft
- 11,636 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Providence?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Board of Contract and Supply, Department of the City Clerk - City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903. For questions, contact Nicholas Cicchitelli.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Providence in RI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Nicholas Cicchitelli at (555) 123-4567. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Development team experience, qualifications, and prior work (25 pts), Design quality and historic preservation considerations (25 pts), Alignment with City objectives (20 pts), Project financial feasi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: 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, MBE/WBE Participation Plan or Waiver Request Fo. Review the full document from City of Providence for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Providence, RI. The total projected area is 11636 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.