Opportunity
BidNet Direct #PVD26-38
Providence Water Supply Board Solicitation for Annual Supply of Food-Grade Ascorbic Acid
March 24, 2026
April 14, 2026
PVD26-38
424690
The City of Providence, through the Providence Water Supply Board, is seeking bids for the annual supply and delivery of ascorbic acid for water treatment purposes. - Government Buyer: - City of Providence, Providence Water Supply Board, Board of Contract and Supply - Department of the City Clerk (contracting office) - Product Requested: - 100% pure, food-grade ascorbic acid - Delivered in 25-kilogram boxes - Estimated annual quantity: 2,700 kilograms - No minimum or maximum purchase obligation - Delivery Location: - Providence Water Purification Plant, 61 North Road, Hope, RI 02831 - Contract Structure: - Initial contract term through June 30, 2027 - Two additional one-year renewal options - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation - Insurance and apprenticeship program requirements - Physical bid submission with all required forms and signatures - No specific OEMs or brand names are specified; the solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers of food-grade ascorbic acid.
Description
The City of Providence, through the Providence Water Supply Board, is soliciting proposals to furnish and deliver ascorbic acid with an expiration date of June 30, 2027. The contract includes two optional one-year extensions. Bidders must submit physical proposals by April 20, 2026, with questions due by April 14, 2026. The delivery location is 25 Dorrance Street, Room 311, Providence, RI. The solicitation requires adherence to specific submission instructions and includes forms related to minority and women business enterprise programs.