How to bid on Peace & Plenty Park improvements for the City of Providence

What Providence is buying

The City of Providence is seeking proposals for site improvements at Peace & Plenty Park. The base bid includes new play equipment, including a bespoke play sculpture and hill slide, nature-play elements, furnishings, shade infrastructure, and ADA-accessible features and routes.

Add alternates include outdoor fitness equipment, ornamental welded wire mesh fencing, spring rockers, a deciduous tree, and a colorful path. This RFP may interest construction firms with experience in park improvements and accessible site features.

Key dates and the deadline

The solicitation was published October 20, 2026. Questions are due November 9, 2026.

Proposals are due November 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submit through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms that can deliver park improvements involving play equipment, site furnishings, shade structures, nature-play features, and accessible routes and features. The listed add alternates may also be relevant to firms with experience in outdoor fitness equipment, fencing, landscaping, or colorful paths.

How to access and respond

The solicitation, PVD26-116, is posted by the City of Providence 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.

Review the plans and any addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs. Allow time to complete the submission before the November 16 deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the full notice, plans, and addenda carefully, and use the question period to clarify anything you need to understand before preparing your response. Keep track of the November 9 question deadline.

Organize your proposal so the City can readily assess how you would address the base-bid work and any add alternates you choose to include. Check that all required materials are included and that your response is submitted before the deadline.