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Providence Board of Contract & Supply-Monday, July 1, 2024-2:00 PM

Call to Order and Roll Call

09:16 - 10:13

The Board of Contract and Supply meeting was called to order on July 1, 2024. The clerk called the roll to establish a quorum.

Bids: Ward 1 Fox Point Neighborhood Entry Sign

10:13 - 12:33

The board opened bids for the design-build of the Fox Point neighborhood entry sign for City Council Ward 1. Three bids were received and read into the record.

Bids: Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program

12:33 - 15:35

Bids were opened for the Department of Housing and Human Services food security infrastructure grant program. Six proposals from local community organizations were received and recorded.

Bids: Fire Alarm, Sprinkler Systems, and Emergency Repairs

15:35 - 15:57

The board addressed blanket contract bids for fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and emergency repairs for Public Properties. The bidding period for this item was announced as extended to July 15, 2024.

Bids: City Hall Restoration Project Management Services

15:57 - 18:58

The board opened bids for owner's project management services regarding the Providence City Hall building envelope restoration. Five architectural and project management proposals were submitted and opened.

Bids: Purchase of Bituminous Concrete

18:58 - 20:01

Two bids were opened for the Department of Public Works' purchase of bituminous concrete. Unit price proposals were submitted by Johnson Asphalt and Narragansett Improvement Company.

Bids: Home Ownership and Financial Literacy Program

20:01 - 20:10

The board considered proposals for the Recovery Office's home ownership and financial literacy program development. It was announced that the item was extended to July 15, 2024.

Bids: Food Scrap Drop Off-Site Development

20:10 - 21:15

Bids were opened for the Office of Sustainability's food scrap drop off-site development project. Two competing bids were received from The Community Compost Depot and Groundwork Rhode Island.

Bids: Accelerated Lead Service Line Replacement Program

21:15 - 23:45

The board opened contract bids for the Water Supply Board's accelerated lead service line replacement program. Four contracting firms submitted competitive bids for the infrastructure project.

Bids: Construction Engineering Equipment and Supplies

23:45 - 24:26

The board opened bids for the purchase and rental of construction engineering equipment and supplies for the Water Supply Board. One bid was received from Payne Technical Source Inc.

Bids: Laboratory Analytical and Materials Testing Services

24:26 - 24:58

Unit price bids were opened for three-year laboratory analytical and materials testing services for the Water Supply Board. Submissions were received from Eurofins Environment Testing Northeast and Pace Analytical Services.

Bids: Purchase of 2024 All-Electric Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle

24:58 - 28:47

The board opened four bids for the purchase of a 2024 all-electric full-size four-wheel drive vehicle for the Water Supply Board. The bid prices were read into the record for further review.

Bids: Digital Print Workstation

28:47 - 28:52

The board announced the status of the Water Supply Board's digital print workstation bid. The item was formally dropped from consideration.

Bids: Dehumidification System Upgrade

28:52 - 29:05

The board reviewed the procurement status for the Water Supply Board's dehumidification system upgrade. It was announced that the bid deadline was extended to July 15, 2024.

Referral of Opened Bids

29:05 - 29:21

A motion was made to refer all opened bids to their respective departments for review and evaluation. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.

Section C: Approval of Consent Items

29:21 - 29:44

The board entertained and approved a motion to approve the items listed under Section C. The motion carried without objection.

Section E: MBE/WBE Participation Discussion

29:44 - 31:13

The board moved to Section E to hold a discussion regarding Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation. A motion was made and approved to continue the item to August for further discussion.

Amendment of Account Code for Item 28

31:13 - 32:01

The board was informed of a typographical error in the account code listed for Item 28. A motion was made and passed to amend the account code to the correct number.

Approval of Items 1 Through 39

32:01 - 33:00

A motion was made to approve agenda items 1 through 39, with Item 28 as amended and items 20 and 34 referred to City Council. A roll call vote was conducted, and the motion carried with seven votes in favor and one against.

Section D: Approval of Minutes

33:00 - 33:43

The board entertained a motion to proceed to Section D for the approval of the June 17 meeting minutes. Members reviewed the minutes prior to concluding business.