ActiveAtlas Opportunity Score 84/100
Rhode Island City of Providence Recovery in the Parks — MinuteTraq 54401
Providence Housing & Human Services is seeking a provider for Recovery in the Parks under an estimated $175,000 one-year contract with two extension options. Bids are due October 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM; timezone is not stated.
FundingEstimated $175,000 one-year contract, with two one-year extension options subject to funding and City discretion.
DeadlineOctober 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM; timezone not stated in the official solicitation.
Last verifiedSeptember 12, 2026
Required next actionQualified Providence-serving recovery organizations should clarify the internally inconsistent project-start date with HHS, prepare the required City bid package and Recovery in the Parks implementation plan, and submit two sealed copies to the City Clerk by the deadline.
Broad Eligibility
Qualified organizations or collectives located in or primarily serving Providence with Recovery Capital expertise, suitable organizational capacity, and good standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State and City obligations.
Atlas Analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score 84/100. N9+ Fit 5/100. QC Healthcare Fit 15/100 conditional. Strong substance-use recovery relevance but minimal legitimate N9+ or clinical staffing fit. The RFP's January 1, 2026 start date conflicts with its November 16, 2026 anticipated award date and requires issuer clarification.
Opportunity Overview
The City of Providence Department of Housing & Human Services is accepting proposals for Recovery in the Parks, Procurement/MinuteTraq #54401. The program is designed to strengthen recovery capital through community-based recovery activities in Providence parks.
Funding and Deadline
The City anticipates a single contract estimated at $175,000, with two one-year extension options subject to available funding and City discretion. Bids may be submitted through October 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM to the Department of the City Clerk, Room 311, Providence City Hall. The solicitation does not state a timezone. Questions are due October 2, 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must be qualified organizations or collectives located in or primarily serving Providence, demonstrate an understanding of building Recovery Capital and commitment to the Recovery in the Parks model, deliver trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-stigma, gender-affirming and culturally competent services, and be in good standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State and the City.
Important Date Clarification
The solicitation lists an anticipated award date of November 16, 2026 but also lists an anticipated project start of January 1, 2026. That start date is internally inconsistent with the procurement timeline and should be clarified with Housing & Human Services rather than silently assumed.
Atlas Fit
Atlas Opportunity Score: 84/100. N9+ Fit Score: 5/100. QC Healthcare Fit: 15/100 conditional. The opportunity is principally peer-led recovery programming and community engagement rather than a clinical technology procurement.
Source verificationOfficial government source · www.providenceri.govAtlas last verified this record September 12, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
