Providence Board of Contract & Supply-Monday, March 9, 2026-2:00PM
Call to Order, Roll Call, and Election of Chairperson
The meeting was called to order, and a roll call was conducted to establish a quorum. A motion was made and approved to elect a chairperson for the meeting.
Motion to Convene Section B (Opening of Bids)
The board entertained and approved a motion to transition to Section B of the agenda. This section covers the formal opening of submitted bids for various city projects.
Section B: Opening of Bids (Items 1-10)
Bids were opened and read for several departmental projects, including park improvements, pressure washing, paving, and security services. A motion was then approved to refer all received bids to the city clerk.
Approval of Consent Agenda and Motion to Convene Section A
The board approved the consent agenda and subsequently passed a motion to move to Section A for review. This allowed the board to begin discussing specific items under review.
Section A: Discussion of Items 9 and 10
The board discussed Item 9 regarding soil movement and remedial oversight services, and Item 10 regarding water damage repairs at Hopkins school. Representatives provided clarifications on the scope and costs of these projects.
Notice of Potential Bid Protest
The board was informed of a letter from Montessori Children's House regarding the sale of the Crumble Fire Station. A motion was approved to enter this notice of potential bid protest into the official record.
Vote on Section A Items (Items 1-17)
A motion was made to approve items 1 through 17, with specific items requiring city council approval. The motion passed following a roll call vote of the board members.
Approval of Minutes and Adjournment
The board voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 2, 2026. The meeting was then concluded following the completion of all agenda items.