The City of Providence HHS seeks an organization to implement the recovery in the parks model from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with two one-year extension options. The program aims to reduce overdose incidence by improving community wellbeing through peer-led activities in parks. Key tasks include developing feedback mechanisms with people with lived experience, recruiting and training peer leaders, engaging individuals in recovery, delivering inclusive programming (recreational sports, skillbuilding, etc. ), and measuring program impact. Proposals must demonstrate trauma-informed, anti-stigma practices and commitment to inclusion. Bids must be submitted by 10/19/2026.
The city will process payment upon receipt of invoices, and invoices shall include support documentation to evidence completion of the work being invoiced. the city shall have sixty days from the time of receipt by the city.
The board of contract and supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. the board of contract and supply will make the award to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder.
The awarded organization must have the capacity to carry out the scope of work, including providing trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-stigma, gender-affirming, culturally competent services. The awarded organization will have the capacity to carry out the above scope of work, including:
Failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default in accordance with the general specifications. failure to deliver within the time quoted or failure to meet specifications may result in default in accordance with the general specifications.
Questions must be submitted in writing by 10/02/2026. questions must be submitted in writing by ****.
Failure to follow instructions could result in information considered private being posted to the city's open meetings portal and made available as a public record. failure to follow instructions could result in information considered private being posted to the city's open meetings portal and made available as a public record.
The department of housing human services anticipates awarding a single 1 contract for an estimated total of 175,000. The department of housing human services anticipates awarding a single 1 contract for an estimated total of 175,000.