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Contract approvals and bids reviewed

ProvidenceFeb 9, 20262 min read

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The board approved a slate of purchasing items, including a $120,000 street tree planting contract and a $153,100 forest inventory services contract, while some bid items were dropped or re-advertised.

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The Board of Contract and Supply approved several purchases and contract awards that affect city services and maintenance. Two notable approvals were for street tree planting work and forest inventory services, both tied to parks and water-related work. The board also moved some items out of consideration, including a police equipment bid that was dropped and another bid that will be re-advertised. These decisions can affect how quickly the city hires vendors and starts the work.

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Approved Green View Tree Service, LLC for Street Tree Planting: Site Prep & Installation Spring 2026, not to exceed $120,000.
Approved Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. for Enhanced Forest Inventory Services, not to exceed $153,100.
Approved piggybacking a GSA IT services contract with Essential Personnel, Inc. for Professional Standards Management Software for the Providence Fire Department.
Dropped the Providence Police Department bid for G12K-1130 GOJAK Super Heavy Duty Self-Loading Wheel Dolly.
Re-advertised one bid item from the opening of bids and approved the remaining bids as listed in the minutes.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

Feb 9, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
51824 : STREET TREE PLANTING-SITE PREP AND INSTALLATION SPRING 2026
Decision: AWARDS
50977 : ENHANCED FOREST INVENTORY SERVICES
Decision: AWARDS
52277 : Approval to Piggyback the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contract 47QTCA24D00 with Essential Personnel, Inc., for Professional Standards Management Software
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52278 : Requesting Approval to Pay Spec International for the NFPA 1006 Technical Training Program
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52288 : Amend the Award with Towers Golde, LLC, for Landscape Architectural Design Services at North Burial Ground
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52279 : Approval of Change Order #2, with New England Trauma Services, LLC, for Biohazard Remediation Services-Two Year Contract
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52290 : Approval of Payment to Roger Williams University for a Mid-Management Officer’s Course and a First Line Supervisor Course
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
50913 : Approval of Change Order #1 with ANJ Electric / McDonald Electrical Corporation (formerly ANJ Electric Eye, LLC) for Davey Lopes Recreation Center Generator and Switchgear
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52287 : Approval of Change Order #1 with KM Security Solutions, LLC DBA Security Solutions, for Electronic Security Improvements at the DPW Campus Buildings of 75 Chapman St. and 780 Allens Ave.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52286 : Approval of Change Order #2 with KM Security Solutions, LLC DBA Security Solutions, for ARPA Recreation Center Electronic Access Control to Install Electronic Card Readers and Video Intercom Systems at the Main Entrances of Nine (9) Recreation Centers
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52284 : Approval to Piggyback MPA 364 - Carpet and Tile Installation, Wood Floor Refinishing with Excellent Flooring for 444 Westminster St Flooring Replacement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52295 : Requesting Approval to Purchase One (1) Used 2019 T590 T4 Compact Track Loader from Bobcat of Rhode
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52321 : Requesting Approval to Pay PushPin US for Ariel Drone Parcel Change Detection Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52292 : Approval of Amendment #2 to the Award with Multiple Vendors for Workforce Grant Training with these Identified Partners for the Workforce Development Reparations Funds Made Available to Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston through the City of Providence's ARPA Funds
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52258 : APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO USBANK CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR ANNUAL TRUSTEE FEES
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52250 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK MHEC #MC12-C07 FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES WITH THE HON COMPANY LLC TO PAY WB MASON
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
51675 : G12K-1130 GoJak Super Heavy Duty Self-Loading Wheel Dolly
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
51831 : ONE PROVIDENCE FOR YOUTH 2026
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52035 : On Call MEP (Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing) Services- Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Options for Providence School Facilities
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
51825 : EV INFRASTRUCTURE AT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52000 : CLIMATE JUSTICE PLAN UPDATE ENERGY AND RESILIENCE CONSULTANT(S)
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
51880 : ACCELERATED LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM-CONTRACT 3.2
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52002 : OPEN ENROLLMENT INTERESTED SUPPLIERS SNOW/ICE CONTROL 24-25 WINTER SEASON.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52285 : Ash Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer 2026
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52271 : Site Improvements at Cabral Park.
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52270 : Re-Bid Site Improvements at Gano Street Park
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52259 : Roof Replacement at Branch Av and North Main St Fire Stations
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52319 : Providence City Hall Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52281 : Sidewalk, Road, Bridge, and Drainage Construction (Blanket Contract 2026)
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52282 : CROWDSTRIKE SECURITY PLATFORM & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026:
52272 : ACTUARIAL SERVICES, THREE-YEAR CONTRACT, WITH TWO, ONE YEAR RENEWALS
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026:
52308 : Integrated Pest Management Services – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026:
52283 : Towing Services for Abandoned Vehicles - One yr contract w two-one yr renewal options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026:
52357 : Approval of Minutes: January 27, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval