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Contracts approved for parks, housing, and public property

ProvidenceJun 29, 20262 min read

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The Board of Contract and Supply approved multiple procurement items, including advertising for Hope High School boiler demolition and abatement and purchases tied to parks, housing, and public safety needs.

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The board moved several city purchasing items forward, including contracts and bid notices for services linked to parks, housing, public property, fire, police, and public works. One highlighted item was advertising for Hope High School boiler demolition and abatement, which means the city is seeking bids for that work. The board also approved minutes from the prior meeting and adjourned after completing the agenda.

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Unanimously elected Sara Silveria as chairperson.
Unanimously approved moving to the bid-opening section.
Approved advertising for Department of Parks social media content creation services.
Approved advertising for Hope High School boiler demolition and abatement and directed one bid item to be re-advertised.
Unanimously approved the June 15, 2026 minutes.

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Board of Contract and Supply - Regular Meeting

Jun 29, 2026, 2:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
53088 : RENT Fund Program Administration; One-Year Contract with Three One-Year Options
Decision: AWARDS
51609 : Design and Engineering for N Main Street Corridor Improvements
Decision: AWARDS
52473 : FIRE ALARM, SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER, FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE & EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES – ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS
Decision: AWARDS
52844 : AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (FERTILIZER, SEEDS, AND HERBICIDES)
Decision: AWARDS
52887 : FUEL TANK TESTING SERVICES (EXP. 6/30/29)
Decision: AWARDS
52600 : RE-BID THE PURCHASE OF 2 JOHN DEERE 410-P BACKHOES
Decision: AWARDS
52580 : 2026 WIOA YOUTH PROGRAM
Decision: AWARDS
53878 : Requesting Approval to Pay Paula Castillo for Gateway Landmark Public Art at North Burial Ground
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53881 : REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PIGGYBACK SAVIK BUYING GROUP #2024-06 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CONTRACT WITH STRYKER SALES, LLC FOR LUCAS EQUIPMENT.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53866 : Approval to Exercise Option Year #2 with FinePoint Associates, LLC, for Portfolio Compliance Monitoring Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53837 : Requesting Approval to Amend the Award with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for Network, Telecommunications, Cloud & Security Products and Services for Telecommunication Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53891 : AMENDMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR CAD UPGRADE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE DISPATCH PLATFORM
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53889 : Amendment with Veridos America, Inc., for Valid Software Support and Licenses for Municipal Identification Cards in Fiscal Year 20205 and Fiscal Year 2026
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53834 : APPROVAL TO PAY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR ENTERPRISE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53833 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the Agreement for Statewide e-Permitting Software System Maintained by the State of Rhode Island with OpenGov, Inc. – FY27
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53836 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA 308, Information Technology – Network, Telecommunications, Cloud & Security Products and Services, with AT&T Corporation for Mobile Device Services, FY27
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53887 : Approval of Change Order #1 with Site Tech Corporation for Site Improvements at Iola French Park
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53890 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA 364 – Carpet and Tile Installation, Wood Floor Refinishing, with Sole Source Construction, LLC, for Flooring Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53892 : Amend the Contract with Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) for Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Marketing (3-Year Contract with Two 2-Year Options for Renewal)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53871 : Approval to Enter into a Contract with Civic, Inc., for Ward 11 Capital Improvements Engagement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53807 : Approval to Extend the Contract with The Providence Center for the Behavioral Health Diversion Program
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53806 : Requesting Approval to Pay Crash Data Group, Inc for the Bosch Crash Data Recorders (CDR) Upgrad
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53842 : Approval of Change Order #1 with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., for Inspection, Assessment and Scope Development and Preparation of a Comprehensive Multi-Year Capital Plan for Restoration of Six (6) City-Owned Public Pools
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53603 : Change Order #2 with East Bay Power, LLC, for Vartan Gregorian Auditorium Lighting Replacement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53857 : Change Order #2 with Maron Construction, Co., Inc., for Design Build (D-B) Services for Public Safety Complex Roof Infrastructure Renovations
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53762 : Change Order #3 with Signal Works for Architecture for City Hall Elevator Replacement Design Services
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53897 : Approval of Change Order #3, with Kasabian Construction, Inc., for Providence City Hall Elevator Replacement
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53880 : Approval of Change Order #4 with Bentley Builders, LLC, for General Contractor Services for Joslin Recreation Center
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53827 : Approval of CO#4 with Tower Construction Corp., for GC Services for Davey Lopes Recreation Center CPF Improvements
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53893 : Contract Extension with FM Generator for Generator Repair and Maintenance Blanket Contract FY22-Three Year Contract with Two One-Year Options for Renewal
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53868 : Request Approval to Pay the Providence Downtown Improvement District for Litter Clean-up Services throughout the City
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53874 : Request Approval Piggyback Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Contract CW18653 for Parking Meters with IPS Group, Inc., for Monthly Fees, Parts and Repairs of Parking Meters Citywide
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53872 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback State of Rhode Island MPA 530 - Street Sweepers (Sourcewell) with C.N. Wood Enviro LLC, for Repair Parts for Elgin Sweeper in the DPW Fleet
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53895 : Amendment with Solect Energy Development, LLC, for the Purchase and Installation of Solar Energy Systems at Twelve (12) City-Owned Properties
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53894 : Requesting Approval of Amendment #3 to the Award, with Fuss & O’Neill for Public Street Improvements – Design and Engineering Services (2-Year Contract)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53867 : Requesting Approval to Purchase a Bucket Truck from Custom Truck One Source LP
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53883 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback the State of Rhode Island MPA 308, Information Technology – Network
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53901 : Requesting Approval to Piggyback RI MPA#308 with Cox RI Telecommunications LLC for Network, Telecomm
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53764 : APPROVAL OF AN ENCUMBRANCE WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR ANNUAL GOOSE CONTROL
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
52980 : ARBITRAGE REBATE COMPLIANCE SERVICES (EXPIRES 6/30/31)
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS
53519 : DIESEL ENGINES; PARTS & SERVICING-TWO YEAR CONTRACT
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53821 : RE-BID PROVIDENCE ANIMAL CONTROL VACCINES, MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH FOUR ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53203 : Stenographic Services Two Year Contract with Two One Year Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53527 : Minor Construction Renovations & On-Call Trade Services–Three-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options–Open Enrollment
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53484 : No. 2 Heating Oil, Diesel, and Gasoline – Two-Year Contract with Two One-Year Renewal Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53528 : Translation and Interpretation Services – Three-Year Contract with Two One-Year Options
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53180 : COMMISSIONING AGENT SERVICES FOR PHASE 4 PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL PROJECTS.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53131 : Purchase of Bricks and Mortar FY27
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53529 : Crack Sealing (Citywide) 2026-2027
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53182 : HEALTH, WORKFORCE, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AT PROVIDENCE RECREATION CENTERS: CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (CPF)-ONE-YEAR CONTRACT.
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
52910 : SALE OF CITY PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE ROCHAMBEAU FIRE STATION, 280 ROCHAMBEAU AVENUE, PROVIDENCE
Decision: OPENING OF BIDS
53886 : Social Media Content Creation Services for Providence Parks Department
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026:
53960 : Hope High School- Boiler Demolition and Abatement
Decision: TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026:
53911 : Approval of Minutes: June 15, 2026
Decision: Minutes Approval