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Downtown Alleyway Activation and Redesign Services

Overview


Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning
Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: November 2, 2026

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SUMMARY


A Providence government authority seeks design services to assess, activate, and redesign downtown alleyways. The scope includes community engagement, urban design, conceptual through final design, construction documents, estimates, and post-design support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION


13 months

TIMELINE


Notice to Proceed: Fall 2026

Site Assessments & Public Engagement: Two months

Conceptual Design Study Services - 10%: Two months

Preliminary Design Services - 30%: Three months

Permitting: Four months

Final Design Services-90%: Two months

PS&E Design Services: Fall 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE


October 19, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


City Of Providence Department Of Planning & Development

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide downtown alleyway activation and redesign services. The work will include site assessments, summary reports, concept drawings and renderings, contract documents, plans, intermediate sketches, specifications, quantity documentation, quantity distributions, cost estimates, and post-design services.

The project will encompass site assessments, collaborative community engagement with a cultural strategist, conceptual and urban design services, preliminary design, final design, construction documents as needed, and plans, specifications, and estimates design services. Vendors must submit any questions by October 19, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due November 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Providence Department Of Planning & Development. The work is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Architecture, urban design, or landscape architecture firm with public-realm redevelopment experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in site assessment, community engagement, and alleyway or streetscape activation
  • Capable of delivering conceptual, preliminary, and final design documents, specifications, quantities, and estimates
  • Experience providing construction documentation and post-design services for government or municipal projects
  • Team able to collaborate effectively with cultural strategists and community stakeholders

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