Ri Commerce Corporation - Ri - Agency Bids & RFPs

Responses are due by October 10, 2025. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks information and qualification details from entities to support and accelerate commercialization of ocean technologies. The RFQ seeks information and qualifications from relevant firms, nonprofits, and other collaborators who may serve as named subrecipients in a federal funding request. The RFQ will inform potential grant project selection and content of the Ocean Tech Hub's grant applications. Responses should explain how the firm, products, and proposed projects will address gaps in the ocean technology commercialization ecosystem. EDA requires a 10% match for the tech hubs program and a 20% match for the disaster supplemental. Responses should be submitted as one electronic PDF attachment to ***@***. *. * concerning the RFQ should be directed by email to ***@***. *. * no later than September 25, 2025.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking quotations for professional-grade film and video equipment. Potential proposers must review all sections of the RFQ carefully and follow instructions completely. All costs associated with developing or submitting a quotation are borne by the proposer. Quotations are considered irrevocable for 120 days following the submission date. All pricing must be firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated. Late, misdirected, or incorrectly addressed quotations will not be accepted. All quotations must include the proposer's FEIN or social security number (W9) and a completed RFQ response certification cover form. The equipment must be delivered and operational by October 31, 2025. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of a vendor invoice. Electronic PDF submissions are required by email to ***@***. *. * by 11:59 PM on September 22, 2025. Questions, interpretations, or clarifications concerning the RFQ should be directed by email to ***@***. *. * no later than 11:59 PM on September 16, 2025. Responses to questions will be posted online via addendum at www. ***. *. * and www. ***. *. * on September 18, 2025. The corporation reserves the right to reject any or all quotations for not complying with the terms of this RFQ.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking proposals for the 401 Ocean Tech Hub Defense National Security Innovation Challenge Execution Partner. The project, from 2025 to 2026, culminates in a pitch event. Proposals are due September 10, 2025, 11:59 PM. The budget is capped at $75,000. Evaluation criteria include experience, personnel qualifications, familiarity with Rhode Island's economic drivers, strategic thinking, and budget approach. ISBE participation may receive additional points. The successful proposer will enter into a contract for services through March 31, 2026.

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation seeks proposals for funding to design and build broadband infrastructure projects in alignment with the NTIA Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) programs. Proposers must comply with federal and state rules, statutes, and regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and environmental and historic preservation (EHP) requirements. The RFP outlines funding requirements, eligible subgrantees, eligible costs, ineligible costs, project overview, scope of work, schedule, evaluation process, minimum requirements (financial, managerial, technical, compliance), and proposal scoring criteria. A proposal submittal deadline of July 22, 2025, is specified.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is seeking vendors to conduct direct outreach to small businesses vulnerable to climate-related flooding. The project, part of the Ready, Set, Rhody initiative, aims to provide climate resilience information and support. Proposals are due July 7, 2025, 11:59 PM, via email to ***@***. *. * will be evaluated based on experience, creativity, personnel qualifications, familiarity with Rhode Island's small business community, planning approach, and budget approach. The corporation has budgeted up to $65,000 in federal funding. Additional information and clarifications are available on the corporation's website (www. ***. *. *) and the Rhode Island State Division of Purchases website (www. ***. *. *). ISBE participation may be considered.