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Contract board approves bids and advertising

ProvidenceMar 23, 20262 min read

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The Board of Contract and Supply approved a new radon mitigation contractor list for $34,500 and advanced multiple purchasing items for advertising, including school facilities MEP services worth up to $5,000,000.

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The board approved hiring Reals Projects, LLC for a radon mitigation contractor list with a cap of $34,500. It also moved several future contracts forward for public bidding, including on-call mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services for school facilities that could total up to $5,000,000. The meeting also set out upcoming bid openings for water system lead service line replacement, backhoes, arts and tourism production services, fire department uniforms, and medications and supplies.

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Elected Sara Silveria as chairperson.
Approved Reals Projects, LLC as the sole bidder for the Radon Mitigation Contractor List, not to exceed $34,500.
Approved advertising for several upcoming procurement items, including on-call MEP services for Providence School Facilities with a cap of $5,000,000.
Approved the March 9, 2026 minutes.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

Mar 23, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
52209 : RADON MITIGATION CONTRACTOR LIST
Decision: AWARDS
52035 : On Call MEP (Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing) Services- Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Options for Providence School Facilities
Decision: AWARDS
52616 : Approval to Piggyback MPA 584J FY26_GM2 Inc for Structural Engineering for Gateways Landmark
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52673 : Rescind the Contract with GM2 Associates, Inc., for Structural Services for Landmark Public Art Project
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52614 : Amend the Award with Williams Stone Company, Inc., for Fabrication and Furnishing of Granite Blocks for Bucklin Park
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52590 : Requesting Approval to piggyback the Sourcewell Contract #042225-ATST for Safety and Traffic Equipme
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52622 : Requesting Approval to Amend the On Call Architectural Services for Providence Public School Projects One Year Contract with Various Vendors
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52563 : Approval of a Change Order with Maron Construction, Co., Inc., for Design Build (D-B) Services for Public Safety Complex Roof Infrastructure Renovations
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52327 : Approval of Change Order #2 with Bentley Builders, LLC, for General Contractor Services for Joslin Recreation Center CPF Improvements
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52469 : Change Order #2 with Kasabian Construction, Inc., for Providence City Hall Elevator Replacement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52326 : Approval of CO#2 with Tower Construction Corp., for General Contractor Services for Davey Lopes Recreation Center CPF Improvements
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52666 : Requesting Approval to Enter into a four (4) Month Contract with Carpentry Services for Locksmith
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52109 : Approval to Exercise an Option Year with American Trophy and Supply, Inc., for Citywide Apparel Blanket Contract FY25 – Two-Year Contract with Two One-Year Options to Renew
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52606 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback to Piggyback the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium Contract #MC17-G17 With Banner Systems, INC for Janitorial Supplies FY26-F728
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52615 : Approval to Pay Fleet Plumbing and Heating for an audible alarm and thermostat
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52648 : Requesting Approval to Pay Various Vendors for Emergency February 2026 Blizzard Hauling Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52573 : APPROVAL OF AN OPTION YEAR WITH JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC., FOR FURNISH AND DELIVER CHLORINE (EXP. 6/30/26) WITH TWO 1-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52583 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK MHEC #MC12-07 FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIES WITH THE HON COMPANY LLC TO PAY WB MASON
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52581 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK MHEC #F15 CONTRACT WITH AMAZON SERVICES, LLC. FOR ONLINE MARKETPLACE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52582 : 2026 Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
49030 : Catering Service-Open Enrollment-One Year Contract with Three One Year Options.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
49667 : CATERING SERVICE-OPEN ENROLLMENT-ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH THREE ONE YEAR OPTIONS.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
49832 : CATERING SERVICE-OPEN ENROLLMENT-ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH THREE ONE YEAR OPTIONS.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
49665 : LOCKSMITH SERVICES TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW (OPEN ENROLLMENT).
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
49831 : LOCKSMITH SERVICES TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW (OPEN ENROLLMENT)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52143 : PURCHASE OF A 2026 JOHN DEERE 410L BACKHOE OR NEWEST EQUIVALENT MODEL
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
51880 : ACCELERATED LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM-CONTRACT 3.2
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52272 : ACTUARIAL SERVICES, THREE-YEAR CONTRACT, WITH TWO, ONE YEAR RENEWALS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52271 : Site Improvements at Cabral Park.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52270 : Re-Bid Site Improvements at Gano Street Park
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52308 : Integrated Pest Management Services – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52259 : Roof Replacement at Branch Av and North Main St Fire Stations
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52111 : Large Truck Repair & Maintenance Services – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52283 : Towing Services for Abandoned Vehicles - One yr contract w two-one yr renewal options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52387 : Legal Services Related to PRA-3 Year Contract with 2 Two-Year Options to Renew
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52625 : ON CALL MEP (MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL PLUMBING) SERVICES-THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52553 : INTERESTED SUPPLIERS OF SNOW/ICE CONTROL 25-26 WINTER SEASON.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52577 : RE-BID ACCELERATED LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM-CONTRACT 3.2
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026:
52600 : RE-BID THE PURCHASE OF 2 JOHN DEERE 410-P BACKHOES
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026:
52521 : ENGLISH & SPANISH SPEAKING PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES – 2-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ONE 1-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52611 : Fire Department Dress Uniforms - Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52607 : MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES - THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWALS
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52608 : Portable Oxygen Cylinders Purchase, Rental and Servicing- Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52617 : VOCAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FY2027 - 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH 5 1-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52472 : Site Improvements at Billy Taylor Park
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52605 : Biohazard Remediation Services Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52604 : Forensic Equipment and Supplies Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52599 : Providence Animal Control Vaccines, Medications and Supplies Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52564 : Municipal Space Planning Services One Year Contract with Two-One-Year Options for Renewal
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52580 : 2026 WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52572 : FURNISH AND DELIVER ASCORBIC ACID (EXP. 6/30/27) WITH TWO 1-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026:
52541 : SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL FY27
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026:
52721 : Approval of Minutes: March 9, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval