Development & Operation of a Small Business Incubator at Former Oldham School

2026-11-03

CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCEDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALSEP25 / 26 - 03DEVELOPMENT & OPERATION OF A SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR AT THE FORMER OLDHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBID OPENING THURSDAY , MARCH 19 , 2026 , AT 11 : 00AMADVERTISEMENTThe City of East Providence requests proposals from interested parties to lease the former Oldham School , a prominent historic structure owned by the City of East Providence located at 640 Bullocks Point Avenue ( map 413 , block 11 , parcel 001 ) for the redevelopment of the structure into a small business incubator and / or development of on - site housing . The City is seeking proposals that will benefit the City and its residents while preserving the historic architectural features of the former school . Generations of families have attended the school , and it has always been a prominent landmark of the community . Successful proposals will demonstrate a commitment to the preservation of the exterior architectural features of the original 1952 portion of the building , and concepts that promote economic growth , innovative design , ensure long - term sustainability and create new opportunities for the community . There will be a non - mandatory site visit on Thursday , February 12 , 2026 , at 2 : 00pm at 640 Bullock Point Avenue , Riverside , RI , 02915 . Specifications and plans may be downloaded from the City ’ s websitehttps :// eastprovidenceri . gov / rfpOne ( 1 ) original , two ( 2 ) copies and 1 Thumb Drive of the proposal shall be submitted in one ( 1 ) sealed envelope to East Providence City Hall , Controllers Office , Room 103 , Attn : Jessica Lamprey , Procurement Specialist , 145 Taunton Ave ., East Providence , RI 02914 no later thanTHURSDAY , MARCH 19 , 2026 , AT 11 : 00AM . The bids will be publicly opened and recorded on the same day in Conference Room A at East Providence City Hall , 145 Taunton Avenue , East Providence . Bids received with a time of 11 : 01 AM or later will be rejected . The outside envelope needs to be markedRFP EP25 / 26 - 03 Development & Operation of a Small Business Incubator at the Former Oldham Elementary School . The City reserves the right to waive any informality in order to reject any or all bids if deemed to be in the best interest of the City . Any questions should be directed to Keith Brynes , Director of Planning & Economic Development , atkbrynes @ eastprovidenceri . govand Jessica Lamprey , Procurement Specialist atjlamprey @ eastprovidenceri . govno later thanMONDAY , FEBRUARY 23 , 2026 , AT 4 : 00PM . See more

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