This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in East Providence, Rhode Island. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

As of July 24, 2023, the project has been awarded. A timeline for construction has not been confirmed. Reference Number 0000322199 Question Acceptance Deadline 06/16/2023 11:00 AM EDT Questions are submitted online Yes The City of East Providence is seeking a firm to implement a two year program of herbicide treatment for Central Pond. Invasive water chestnut is a significant issue around the region and in many local water bodies. The aquatic plant multiplies exponentially and forms dense, floating mats of vegetation that overtake surface water. The plant alters aquatic habitat by: reducing fish and wildlife foraging, spawning, and nesting areas; outcompeting native plants and jeopardizing biodiversity; and decreasing oxygen concentrations and water quality for fish. Additionally, the invasive ruins recreational fishing, makes boating nearly impossible, and further limits flood storage capacity in channelized urban areas, all of which can have economic consequences. This prolific invasive is currently known to be a problem in 19 different locations in Rhode Island and 16 waterbodies in Massachusetts, including Central Pond in East Providence The City reserves the right to reject any/or all companies, to waive any informality in the proposal statement and to accept the proposal of any company based on what the City deems to be in its best interest. Any questions regarding the RFP may be directed in writing to Patrick Hanner, Principal Planner at phanner@eastprovidenceri.gov and Ralph Mitchell, Procurement Specialist at rmitchell@eastprovidenceri.gov no later than FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023 AT 11:00AM.