How to bid on Silver Street Pump Station upgrades for East Providence

What the City is buying

The City of East Providence Department of Public Works is seeking experienced contractors for general improvements to the Silver Street Sanitary Sewer Pump Station at 140 Silver Street in Riverside. The work is intended to help the station withstand changing weather patterns, following recommendations from a 2019 vulnerability study.

This construction opportunity may suit firms with relevant experience improving sanitary sewer pump stations.

Key dates and the submission deadline

A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the pump station. Written questions are due October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The City will publicly open and record bids that day at City Hall, Room 306. Proposals received at 11:01 a.m. or later will be rejected.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is aimed at experienced contractors in construction, especially firms with experience improving sanitary sewer pump stations. Review the solicitation documents to determine whether your firm can meet the project requirements.

How to access and submit a response

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

The notice instructs vendors to deliver one original, two copies, and one thumb drive in a single sealed envelope to the East Providence City Hall, Controllers Office, Room 103, Attn: Jessica Lamprey, Procurement Specialist, 145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914. Mark the outside: EP25/26-020 SILVER STREET SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS SILVER STREET PUMP STATION. The notice also says to submit through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs; check the listing and full notice for the applicable submission method.

Prepare a careful, competitive proposal

Review the full specifications and all addenda before preparing your response. Attend the site visit if useful for understanding the location and work, and submit any questions in writing to the listed City contacts by the stated deadline.

Follow the required copy and thumb-drive counts, use the specified envelope marking, and allow time for delivery before the 11:00 a.m. cutoff. Check your package against the solicitation instructions before sending it.