East Providence Seeking Qualified Companies To Improve Sidewalks

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The City of East Providence has announced that it is seeking qualified companies who have expertise in removing and installing hot mix asphalt and cement concrete sidewalks as part of an effort to improve the city's sidewalks.

The city's request for qualifications (RFQ) is the first step in obtaining an estimate for sidewalk reconstruction. The chosen company will be required to repair the damaged sidewalks in East Providence and reset and remove the granite curbing within existing roadways, including American with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps.

“Safe, ADA-compliant sidewalks are a necessity for our City’s residents who use them daily to go for a leisurely walk, walk their children to the bus stop and for those pedestrians who walk to work,” said Mayor Bob DaSilva in a statement.

According to a news release from the mayor's office, the East Providence City Council has allocated $1 million in capital funds towards the improvement of the city's sidewalks.

“Any East Providence resident can tell you that our sidewalks are long overdue for some TLC,” said Ward 3 Councilman Nathan Cahoon in a statement. “I have worked with Mayor DaSilva since the early days of his administration to revitalize our sidewalks and he has always made this a priority."

“I’m excited to see this initiative get underway,” he continued.

The RFQ is due no later than Wednesday, April 14 at 11 a.m. and is available here. All questions should be submitted in writing by Thursday April 8 at 4 p.m. to City Engineer Erik Skadberg at eskadberg@eastprovidenceri.gov or DPW Director Daniel Borges at dborges@eastprovidenceri.gov.