Providence Public Schools - Agency Bids & RFPs

Delivery dates must be shown in the bid. If no delivery dates are specified, it will be assumed that an immediate delivery from stock will be made.

The contractor shall not be paid in advance.

The award will then be made to the lowest cost, technically acceptable proposals.

PPSD requires a vendor to meet the qualifications and specifications listed below. The vendor has demonstrated experience with youth employment programs. The vendor has experience working with a diverse student population, including multilingual learners and special education students. The vendor has fiscal systems in place to manage student stipends. The vendor is able to establish and maintain a fiduciary duty to student participants by providing a clear enrollment system and the ability to problemsolve if issues arise the vendor is able to provide a midpoint and closing report to PPSD’s CTE office and fiscal staff on the appropriate and timely distribution of payments. The vendor can demonstrate the ability to provide clear communication to district officials and families from diverse racial and linguistic backgrounds.

Failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default in accordance with the general specifications.

Bids should include a sample student enrollment packet for review.

Bid proposals that are not present in the Providence Public Schools Purchasing Department at the time of opening for whatever cause will be deemed to be late and will not be considered. Postmarks shall not be considered proof of timely submission.

The bid proposals must be present in the Providence Public Schools Purchasing Department at the time of opening. Postmarks will not be considered proof of timely submission. The opening date and time is Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

The contractor shall not be paid in advance. For contracts involving construction, alteration and/or repair work, the provisions of state labor law concerning payment of prevailing wage rates apply.

The district intends to award this contract to the lowest cost qualified bidder.

Vendors must hold a valid license by the RI Health Department Division of Professional Regulation, be local to Rhode Island or the greater Rhode Island area, and demonstrate an established local workforce within Providence, Rhode Island at the time of submission. Previous experience working in a similar capacity is preferred.

Failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default in accordance with the general specifications.

Questions regarding this request for proposals must be submitted to the subject matter expert via email by Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

Bid proposals that are not present in the Providence Public Schools Purchasing Department at the time of opening for whatever cause will be deemed to be late and will not be considered. No proposal will be accepted if it is made in collusion with any other bidder.