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RI20260002 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Rhode Island • Bristol, Kent, Providence +1
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Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ri_Minority
Department • City of Providence PurchasingState • RIPosted • —Due • No due date postedBid range • $263,959 - $312,841
Contract snapshot
Federal opportunity from City of Providence Purchasing. Place of performance: RI.
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- Open on official portal →
- Solicitation
- ri_Minority
- Performance
- RI
- Response
- No due date posted
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Place of performance
RI
Contracting office
Not listed
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
City of Providence Purchasing
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
gdiaz@providenceri.gov; purchasing@providenceri.gov
Contracting Office Address
Not available
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RI20260002 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Rhode Island • Bristol, Kent, Providence +1
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Base $49.91Fringe $36.63
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Base $42.09Fringe $17.92
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Base $64.52Fringe $38.44
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RI20260005 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Rhode Island • Bristol, Kent, Newport +2
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Base $30.86Fringe $14.15
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Base $37.15Fringe $14.57
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Base $38.38Fringe $14.66
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RI20260001 (Rev 3)Published May 18, 2026Rhode Island • Bristol, Kent, Newport +2
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Base $49.91Fringe $36.63
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Base $49.91Fringe $36.63
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Base $50.62Fringe $28.82
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RI20260003 (Rev 2)Published May 18, 2026Rhode Island • Newport
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Base $47.49Fringe $31.44
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Base $24.21Fringe $4.24
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Base $11.71Fringe $2.33
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Description
Minority and Women-owned Business (M/WBE) Procurement Program
Minority and Women-owned Business (M/WBE) Procurement Program
Minority and Women-owned Business (M/WBE) Procurement Program
Minority and Women-owned Business (M/WBE) Procurement Program
Home Vendor Center Board of Contract & Supply Contact MBE/WBE Participation Plan MBE/WBE Waiver Request Form MBE/WBE Vendors The City of Providence’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program connects certified businesses with opportunities to sell their products and services to City of Providence departments. Minority- and women-owned businesses interested in participating in the MBE/WBE program must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or woman and be certified by the State’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Opportunity. For more information on this program please contact Grace Diaz the MBE/WBE Outreach Director for the City of Providence, by phone at (401) 680-5766 or by email at gdiaz@providenceri.gov . Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program Please download and read the MBEWBE Instructions thoroughly. Vendors who are subcontracting are required to submit regular utilization reports documenting the use of subcontractors. You can download the Subcontractor Utilization Form template below, or complete the online form. Prime contractors must submit this form to document their use of subcontractors, whether they are or not MBE/WBE firms. Use this link to submit your Subcontractor Payment and Utilization Report, or download the Subcontractor-Payment+Utilization-Report Form and sent it via email to purchasing@providenceri.gov . Follow Us Facebook Icon Share this story email icon. Click to share on email twitter icon. Click to share on twitter facebook icon. Click to share on facebook linkedIn Icon. Click to share on LinkedIn
Home Vendor Center Board of Contract & Supply Contact
MBE/WBE Participation Plan MBE/WBE Waiver Request Form MBE/WBE Vendors The City of Providence’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program connects certified businesses with opportunities to sell their products and services to City of Providence departments. Minority- and women-owned businesses interested in participating in the MBE/WBE program must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or woman and be certified by the State’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Opportunity. For more information on this program please contact Grace Diaz the MBE/WBE Outreach Director for the City of Providence, by phone at (401) 680-5766 or by email at gdiaz@providenceri.gov . Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Program Please download and read the MBEWBE Instructions thoroughly. Vendors who are subcontracting are required to submit regular utilization reports documenting the use of subcontractors. You can download the Subcontractor Utilization Form template below, or complete the online form. Prime contractors must submit this form to document their use of subcontractors, whether they are or not MBE/WBE firms. Use this link to submit your Subcontractor Payment and Utilization Report, or download the Subcontractor-Payment+Utilization-Report Form and sent it via email to purchasing@providenceri.gov . Follow Us Facebook Icon Share this story email icon. Click to share on email twitter icon. Click to share on twitter facebook icon. Click to share on facebook linkedIn Icon. Click to share on LinkedIn
MBE/WBE Participation Plan MBE/WBE Waiver Request Form
MBE/WBE Participation Plan
MBE/WBE Waiver Request Form
The City of Providence’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program connects certified businesses with opportunities to sell their products and services to City of Providence departments.
Minority- and women-owned businesses interested in participating in the MBE/WBE program must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or woman and be certified by the State’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Opportunity.
For more information on this program please contact Grace Diaz the MBE/WBE Outreach Director for the City of Providence, by phone at (401) 680-5766 or by email at gdiaz@providenceri.gov .
Please download and read the MBEWBE Instructions thoroughly.
Vendors who are subcontracting are required to submit regular utilization reports documenting the use of subcontractors. You can download the Subcontractor Utilization Form template below, or complete the online form. Prime contractors must submit this form to document their use of subcontractors, whether they are or not MBE/WBE firms.
Use this link to submit your Subcontractor Payment and Utilization Report, or download the Subcontractor-Payment+Utilization-Report Form and sent it via email to purchasing@providenceri.gov .
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Advisory bid range
Pricing and bid posture
$263,959 - $312,841
Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.
Floor
$263,959
Target
$279,322
Premium
$312,841
Labor
$13,680
Direct
$183,000
Burden
$29,383
Fee + reserve
$32,919
Target $279,322Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions3 modeled rows
This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216–$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
Live signal is computed from awarded notices already observed in the system.
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 22, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
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The City of Providence is implementing its Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program, which aims to connect certified minority- and women-owned businesses with procurement opportunities within the city. Participants must be at least 51% owned and controlled by minorities or women and certified by the State’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Opportunity. Interested businesses can obtain essential documentation such as the MBE/WBE Participation Plan and utilization report forms, vital for engagement in this program.
M/WBE Programminority-owned businesswomen-owned businesssubcontractor utilizationdiversity procurement
What the buyer is trying to do
The City of Providence seeks to enhance participation of minority and women-owned businesses in procurement opportunities, facilitating greater diversity and inclusion within its supply chain.
Who should pursue this
- Certified minority-owned businesses
- Certified women-owned businesses
- Businesses capable of fulfilling city contract requirements
Work breakdown
- Certification verification of minority and women-owned businesses
- Outreach and communication with M/WBE vendors
- Submission and management of subcontractor utilization reports
- Support for businesses in completing necessary program documentation
Response package checklist
- Completed MBE/WBE Participation Plan
- Recent utilization reports for subcontractors
- Communication plan outlining outreach to M/WBE vendors
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- Businesses must be at least 51% minority or women-owned.
- All businesses must submit regular utilization reports.
Pricing strategy
- Pricing should be competitive and reflective of market norms for services and products relevant to the City of Providence.
Teaming and subs
- Partner with certified M/WBE businesses to enhance competitiveness
- Consider forming joint ventures with established suppliers
Risks and watchouts
- Possibility of non-compliance with M/WBE participation requirements
- Need for accurate reporting to prevent penalties
Smart questions to ask
- What resources does the city provide to assist in compliance with M/WBE participation?
- Are there specific product or service categories prioritized for M/WBE firms?
Source coverage notes
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- Clarification on specific contract opportunities available
- Details on response deadlines or posted dates
- Information on penalties for non-compliance with M/WBE requirements
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