Summary

Contract board approves bids and purchases

ProvidenceMar 2, 20262 min read

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The Board of Contract and Supply approved several purchasing actions, including a $501,194 renovation and HVAC contract for the RWP Gateway Garage, advertising for multi-ward streetscape improvements, and multiple public safety and city service purchases. It also accepted several bid openings and approved the prior meeting minutes.

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Multi-Ward Streetscape Providence Redevelopment

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The board moved forward with a range of city contracts and bids that can affect repairs, public safety tools, and neighborhood improvements. One approved contract would pay $501,194 for renovation and HVAC work at the RWP Gateway Garage. The board also opened bids for items like a police detective exam process, radon mitigation services, and parking lot paving at Vincent Brown Rec Center. In addition, it approved advertising for future work on streetscape improvements and legal services for the Providence Redevelopment Agency.

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Approved Dubon Masonry Construction, LLC as low bidder for Building Renovation & HVAC Installation at RWP Gateway Garage, not to exceed $501,194.00.
Approved advertising for Multi-Ward Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity.
Opened bids for a radon mitigation contractor list, a written police promotional examination process for detective, and parking lot paving and improvements at Vincent Brown Rec Center.
Approved the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

Mar 2, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
51231 : Building Renovations & HVAC Installation at RWP Gateway Garage
Decision: AWARDS
50481 : SOUND CAMERA PILOT PROGRAM 2025 ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW.
Decision: AWARDS
50418 : Municipal Red Light & Speed Camera System Five Year Contract with Five One-Year Options for Renewal
Decision: AWARDS
51644 : COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EQUITY CONSULTANT
Decision: AWARDS
52398 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback RI MPA 348 with Global Equipment Company Inc (Global Industrial) for the Purchase of Steel Trash Receptacles for Ward 14
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52397 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA#521 with MGT Impact Solutions LLC for
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52414 : Approval to Piggyback RI MPA 345 with Winslow Technology Group, LLC, for Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52390 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the Sourcewell Contract #011223 with FLYMOTION LLC for the Purchase
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52370 : Requesting Approval to Purchase Wireless Freedom Helmet Communications Systems from PVP
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52396 : Approval of Contract Amendment #3 with Verdantas, LLC, for Environmental Consultant Services on the DPW Complex CIP Project
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52324 : Approval of a Change Order with East Bay Power, LLC, for Vartan Gregorian Auditorium Lighting Replacement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52417 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the Rhode Island MPA 345 with Dell Marketing L.P for Computer & Technology Hardware for the Elmwood Community Center
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52426 : Approval to Piggyback the State of RI MPA #136 - OE HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Installation with Arden Engineering Constructors LLC for Steam Boiler Replacement at 552 Academy Ave.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52422 : Requesting Approval Contract Extension K5 Corp & Safety Markings for Providence Citywide Pavement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
51784 : RE-BID WARD 9 DESIGN-BUILD SACKETT STREET RECREATION CENTER GATEWAY SIGN
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52209 : RADON MITIGATION CONTRACTOR LIST
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52195 : Written Police Promotional Examination Process for the Rank of Detective
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52170 : Parking Lot Paving& Improvement at Vincent Brown Rec Center
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
52100 : Engineering Design Consulting, and Construction Management for Public Works Projects (Blanket Contract 2026)
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52143 : PURCHASE OF A 2026 JOHN DEERE 410L BACKHOE OR NEWEST EQUIVALENT MODEL
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52002 : OPEN ENROLLMENT INTERESTED SUPPLIERS SNOW/ICE CONTROL 24-25 WINTER SEASON.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52387 : Legal Services Related to PRA-3 Year Contract with 2 Two-Year Options to Renew
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026
52413 : Multi-Ward Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
52483 : Approval of Minutes: February 9, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval