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Board approves city contracts

ProvidenceJun 1, 20262 min read

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The board approved multiple purchasing recommendations, including a $886,957 park improvement contract at Billy Taylor Park and a $110,105.40 ammunition and supplies purchase for the Providence Police Department.

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Board of Contract and Supply

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The board signed off on several buying decisions for city departments. The largest listed approval was for site improvements at Billy Taylor Park, with a contract cap of $886,957.00. Members also approved a $110,105.40 purchase of ammunition and supplies for the Providence Police Department, plus other contract items and upcoming bid advertisements. The minutes do not show any major public objections or split votes; the actions listed were approved unanimously.

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Approved Site Tech Corporation as the low bidder for site improvements at Billy Taylor Park, not to exceed $886,957.00.
Approved Green View Tree Service, LLC for Young Tree Maintenance 2026, not to exceed $28,400.00.
Approved Eagle Point Gun/T.J. Morris & Sons for Purchase of Ammunition & Supplies FY27, not to exceed $110,105.40, pending budget approval.
Approved advertising for several upcoming bids, including fire department diesel engines, minor construction renovations, heating oil/diesel/gasoline, translation and interpretation services, and citywide crack sealing.
Approved the minutes from May 18, 2026.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

Jun 1, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
52472 : Site Improvements at Billy Taylor Park
Decision: AWARDS
52771 : Young Tree Maintenance, 2026.
Decision: AWARDS
52911 : Purchase of Ammunition & Supplies FY27
Decision: AWARDS
52740 : Transciption Services Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: AWARDS
52683 : HVAC MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICE CONTRACT (EXPIRES 6-30-29) WITH 1 OPTION YEAR
Decision: AWARDS
52667 : PUBLIC RELATION AGENCY (EXPIRES 6-30-29) WITH 1 OPTION YEAR
Decision: AWARDS
52719 : VARIOUS WATER PIPE APPURTENANCES
Decision: AWARDS
53453 : Requesting Approval of an Encumbrance with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for Service, Parts and
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53356 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #030425 WITH IMAGTREND, LLC FOR THE ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT'S ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE AND REPORTING SYSTEM.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53557 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND MPA 183 - SOFTWARE, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. DBA ESRI, FY26
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53558 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PAY GARDEN TIME FOR OPERATING AND MONITORING RIVERSIDE PARK PORTABLE TOILET
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53559 : APPROVAL TO PAY RHODE ISLAND HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR TAX RELIEF GRANT.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53508 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PAY GREEN PLANET ENTERPRISES LLC FOR RESURFACING THE PEDESTRIAN LANDING AREA AT THE PROVIDENCE AMTRAK STATION
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53509 : Requesting Approval to Pay Green View Tree Service LLC for Street Block Pruning 2025
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53512 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PAY THE FEDERAL HILL COMMERCE ASSOCIATION FOR THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT FUND TO STIMULATE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53435 : Requesting Approval to Amend Euthanasia Services Three Year Contract with RISPCA
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53455 : APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK OMNIA CONTRACT #R210605 WITH LANGUAGE LINE SOLUTIONS FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53357 : Requesting Approval to Amend Option Year With Encore Fire Protection for Alarm/ Extinguisher, Sprinkler Systems and Emergency Repairs Blanket Contract
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53550 : Approval of Change Order #3 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
53358 : Requesting Approval of an Encumbrance with Brinks Inc for Cash Management and Transportation Services FY27
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53534 : APPROVAL OF AN ENCUMBRANCE WITH 56 ASSOCIATES & JOSEPH PAOLINO FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO COVER RENT/MONTHLY MANAGEMENT FEES.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53531 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the Rhode Island MPA #52 for Emergency Pool Concrete Repairs at Rogers and Igliozzi Recreation Centers with Dubon Masonry Construction, LLC
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53419 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA #165 with Primo Brands DBA Blue Triton Brands, Inc. for Bottled Water and Water Cooler Services FY27
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53535 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback The Rhode Island MPA416 with Whalley Computer Associates Inc for Spaziano Audiovisual Equipment
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53561 : Piggyback RI MPA 354 with Otis for Elevator Improvements at three schools
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53552 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback Sourcewell Contract 121923 with CDW Government LLC for Spaziano Switchgear and Networking Equipment
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53563 : Ratification of a contract with Partners Technology
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53564 : Change order #2 to Architect for the Frank Spaziano with Tecton Architects
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53501 : Piggyback RI MPA #136 with Nexgen Mechanical, to replace 2 HVAC units at 11 West Dr. Main Rec Office
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53507 : Requesting Approval to Amend Engineering Design, Consulting and Const. Mgt for Public Works Projects
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53536 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK THE STATE OF RI MPA 406 WITH HERC RENTALS, INC. FOR EQUIPMENT RENTA
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53551 : Acquisition of Property Located at 252 Jastram Street Assessor's Plat 85, Lot 205
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53555 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO EXERCISE AN OPTION YEAR WITH POWEROPTIONS FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES - THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53460 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback RI MPA#308 with Multiple Vendors for Network, Telecommunications,
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53463 : APPROVAL OF AN ENCUMBRANCE WITH ACCUMET CORP. FOR METERS, PARTS, AND RADIO EQUIPMENT
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53462 : APPROVAL TO EXERCISE THE 1-YEAR OPTION WITH TRC FOR UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM SERVICES (EXP. 6/30/2026) WITH A 1-YEAR OPTION
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53156 : REBID MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES-THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53024 : Re-bid Providence Animal Control Vaccines, Medications and Supplies One Year Contract with Four 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
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
52526 : Event Equipment: Rentals and Services Three Year Contract with Two-One Year Options to Renew
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53464 : RE-BOD SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52980 : ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE SERVICES (EXPIRES 6/30/31)
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52887 : FUEL TANK TESTING SERVICES (EXP. 6/30/29)
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52983 : MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR TWO-WAY MOTOROLA RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (EXPIRES 6/30/29)
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52738 : FURNISH AND DELIVER HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID (EXP. 6/30/27) WITH TWO 1-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53519 : DIESEL ENGINES; PARTS & SERVICING-TWO YEAR CONTRACT
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
53527 : Minor Construction Renovations & On-Call Trade Services–Three-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options–Open Enrollment
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
53484 : No. 2 Heating Oil, Diesel, and Gasoline – Two-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
53528 : Translation and Interpretation Services – Three-Year Contract with Two One-Year Options
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
53529 : Crack Sealing (Citywide) 2026-2027
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026:
53599 : Approval of Minutes: May 18, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval