Construction of Pre-K Thru 8 Raíces - Central Falls Purchasing, RI 2026

Contact: premont@ai3architects.com. City of Central Falls Purchasing, Central Falls Purchasing, Rhode Island. Central Falls, RI is seeking bids from prequalified General Contractors to build a new Pre-K through 8 dual language school. Bidders must meet. Due Aug 6 (4 weeks left).

What this bid is about

Central Falls, RI is seeking bids from prequalified General Contractors to build a new Pre-K through 8 dual language school. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria outlined in Document 00 45 13. Failure to submit required documentation will result in bid rejection.

About this solicitation

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS – CENTRAL FALLS PRE-K THRU 8 SCHOOL PROJECT The City of Central Falls Purchasing Department, (Awarding Authority), is seeking electronic bids from prequalified General Contractors for the construction of a new Pre-K thru 8 Raíces Dual Language Academy at 24 Summer Street, Central Falls, RI. Bids will be openly received by any Bidder that believes they have suitable qualifications and capabilities to successfully perform the Work and who are in compliance with criteria specified in Document 00 45 13 - BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION. The City of Central Falls Purchasing Department will review every Bidder’s qualifications by an evaluation process utilizing the documented mathematical point system as specified. A summary report of Bidders evaluation results will not be Public Record, but shall be available to Bidders upon request. Bidders failing to meet the specified criteria or minimum point score required by the evaluation process will be automatically disqualified, and their Bids rejected. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the criteria and evaluation point system and determine for themselves their own suitability to submit a Bid. Bids received without the required qualification documents and their supporting documentation will be rejected without consideration. Bids received without all required supporting documents will be deemed incomplete and rejected for failure to comply with the Bidding Requirements of this Contract. Availability of Documents: Copies of the bid documents may be downloaded from the City Hall website or “BidNet Direct” website, https://www.centralfallsri.gov/purchasing/page/solicitations starting June 25th, 2026. Sealed Bids shall be received at the City of Central Falls Ci... Published via Gannett Classifieds (iPublish legal notices).

Bid summary

City of Central Falls Purchasing issued this construction opportunity in Central Falls Purchasing, Rhode Island. It was published on June 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026. Questions can be directed to premont@ai3architects.com.

Public procurement context

City of Central Falls Purchasing in Central Falls Purchasing, Rhode Island is using this solicitation to procure construction work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a construction solicitation in Rhode Island are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Rhode Island so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this opportunity

To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for City of Central Falls Purchasing's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the August 6, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to premont@ai3architects.com before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Central Falls Purchasing should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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