Summary

City contract awards move ahead

ProvidenceMay 4, 20263 min read

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The Board of Contract and Supply approved several purchases and contract recommendations, including a $388,216 streetscape project and a $648,500 park improvement bid, while also advancing multiple future solicitations.

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What this means

The board approved or advanced a range of city purchasing items, including work on streetscape improvements and park site upgrades. It also referred some bids for later action, extended several items to a future meeting, and sent one bid back for re-advertising. For residents, this means several city projects and service contracts moved forward, but some purchasing decisions are still waiting for a final award.

Key decisions

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Approved Zeyco Construction LLC for Multi-Ward Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity for up to $388,216.
Opened a $648,500 bid from Site Tech Corporation for site improvements at Billy Taylor Park.
Referred bids to the City Clerk and extended items 6, 7, and 8 to May 18, 2026; rescinded item 9; and re-advertised item 10.
Approved upcoming advertisements for Providence Police Department and Water Supply Board solicitations.
Approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

May 4, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
52413 : Multi-Ward Streetscape Improvements for Wayfinding, Placemaking, and Neighborhood Identity
Decision: AWARDS
52285 : Ash Treatment for Emerald Ash Borer 2026
Decision: AWARDS
52605 : Biohazard Remediation Services Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: AWARDS
52111 : Large Truck Repair & Maintenance Services – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: AWARDS
52387 : Legal Services Related to PRA-3 Year Contract with 2 Two-Year Options to Renew
Decision: AWARDS
52460 : PURCHASE OF (4) 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS
Decision: AWARDS
52966 : Requesting Approval to Pay Webster Marine Services for Firefighting Vessel Maintenance and Repair Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52990 : Approval of a Contract Extension with TPC for Treatment and Recovery Support Infrastructure Enhancement Grants
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53020 : Requesting Approval to Pay BSI for Software Support and Maintenance
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53022 : Amend the Award with Kompan for Replacement Parts for Kompan Playground Structures and Surfacing throughout the Parks System
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52988 : Requesting Approval to Purchase Two (2) Donation Station Restroom Units from Wasted PBC to be Installed at the Waterplace Park
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52974 : Requesting Approval to Purchase Concrete Tennis, Foosball, and Chess Tables, Stools and Gaming Accessories at Biltmore Park from Stone Age Concrete Games, Inc.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53025 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK STATE OF RI MPA-494A WITH BREWSTER THORTON GROUP ARCHITECTS, LLP FOR ARCHITECURAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR ROGER WILLIAMS PARK
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52975 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island’s MPA) #41 – Electrical / Electronic Maintenance and Repair with C&K Electric Company Inc for Phase II of the Color Lighting Package Installation at City Center Rink
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53015 : Requesting Approval of a Contract Extension with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for Parking Citations, Moving Violations, and Environmental Violations Processing and Management Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52985 : Requesting Approval of a Contract Extension with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for Red-Light
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52853 : Requesting Approval to Exercise Option Year #2 with David G. Trott for Shoeing Mounted Command Horses FY25 - One Year Contract with Two One-Year Options
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53046 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the Sourcewell Contract #121923-SHI with SHI International for Tech
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53049 : Requesting Approval of an Amendment with Nation Wide Construction, Corp, for Roof Replacement at Branch Ave and North Main St Fire Stations
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52969 : Approval of Change Order #3 with Bentley Builders, LLC, for General Contractor Services for Joslin Recreation Center CPF Improvements
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53026 : Approval to Enter into a Contract with Sonitrol New England for Building Intrusion Alarm System Installation and Monitoring for Joslin Recreation Center
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53018 : Piggyback OMNIA Contract #2017001135 with Kompan, Inc., for Webster Ave Elementary Playground Equipment
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53052 : Change order to the award with M.E O’Brien & Sons Inc for the Purchase and Installation of Sunshades
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53053 : Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA 364 with Sole Source Construction, LLC for Gym Floor Refinis
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52970 : Approval of a Change Order #2 with ANJ Electric / McDonald Electrical Corporation (formerly ANJ Electric) for Davey Lopes Recreation Center Generator and Main Switchgear
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53019 : Approval of Change Order #3 with Tower Construction Corp., for General Contractor Services for Davey Lopes Recreation Center CPF Improvements
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52965 : Approval of Change Order #4 with Rowse Architects, Inc., for Architectural Services for Joslin Recreation Center Capital Project Fund Renovation
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53011 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA#345 - Computer Equipment, Peripherals & Related Services with Whalley Computer Associates, Inc., for a PowerEdge Server
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52981 : REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN ENCUMBRANCE WITH FSSI (FORMERLY CATHEDRAL CORPORATION) FOR WATER BILL LASE
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52946 : APPROVAL TO EXERCISE AN OPTION YEAR WITH GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GROUP AND CITIES DIGITAL, INC., FOR LASERFICHE SUPPORT (EXPIRES 6/30/26) WITH A 1-YEAR OPTION
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52982 : APPROVAL TO EXERCISE AN OPTION YEAR WITH TRC COMPANIES, INC. AND FUSS & O’NEIL FOR WATERSHED ON-CALL TECHNICAL SERVICES
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52944 : APPROVAL TO EXERCISE OPTION YEAR #2 WITH AVANCEON FOR WONDERWARE & SCADA TECHNICAL SUPPORT (EXP. 6/30/25)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52962 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK STATE MPA 543 FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AUTO BODY REPAIR
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52943 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK THE MHEC CONTRACT #MC15-E05 WITH BCM CONTROLS CORPORATION FOR SECURITY SYSTEM SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE (EXPIRES 6-31-2031)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52945 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK OMNIA PARTNERS MARICOPA COUNTY CONTRACT #260006-02 WITH HD SUPPLY AND USA BLUEBOOK FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SUPPLIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52607 : MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES - THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWALS
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52521 : ENGLISH & SPANISH SPEAKING PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES – 2-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ONE 1-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52472 : Site Improvements at Billy Taylor Park
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52771 : Young Tree Maintenance, 2026.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52740 : Transciption Services Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52810 : Re-Bid Integrated Pest Management Services – One-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52480 : ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES – FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52526 : Event Equipment: Rentals and Services Three Year Contract with Two-One Year Options to Renew
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52473 : FIRE ALARM, SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER, FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE & EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES – ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52541 : SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL FY27
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52738 : FURNISH AND DELIVER HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID (EXP. 6/30/27) WITH TWO 1-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52683 : HVAC MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (EXPIRES 6-30-29) WITH 1 OPTION YEAR
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52667 : PUBLIC RELATION AGENCY (EXPIRES 6-30-29) WITH 1 OPTION YEAR
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52719 : VARIOUS WATER PIPE APPURTENANCES
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53024 : Re-bid Providence Animal Control Vaccines, Medications and Supplies One Year Contract with Four One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026:
52980 : ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE SERVICES (EXPIRES 6/30/31)
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026:
52887 : FUEL TANK TESTING SERVICES (EXP. 6/30/29)
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026:
52983 : MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR TWO-WAY MOTOROLA RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (EXPIRES 6/30/29)
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026:
53072 : Approval of Minutes: April 20, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval