Providence Board of Contract & Supply-Monday, May 18, 2026-2:00PM
Roll Call
The meeting is called to order, and the clerk conducts a roll call of the board members. A quorum is established with nine members present and three absent.
Election of Chairperson
A motion is made and seconded to elect the current speaker as the chairperson of the board. The motion passes unanimously, and the presence of the deputy city solicitor is noted for the record.
Section B: Opening of Bids
The board votes to open bids for various city departments, including planning, police, public property, and the water supply board. After reading the bids, the board votes to refer them to the city clerk's office.
Section C: Advertisements
The board moves to Section C to discuss advertisements, including a walk-on bid from the Department of Recreation for sports equipment. A motion is approved to authorize the advertisements, including the walk-on bid and re-advertising Item 13.
Section A: Review and Approval
The board transitions to Section A to review and vote on items one through 49. Following a roll call vote, the motion to approve these items carries with eight ayes, one nay, and three absent.
Section D: Approval of Minutes
The board moves to Section D to review the minutes from the meeting held on Monday, May 4, 2026. With no edits or corrections proposed, the minutes are approved unanimously.
Adjournment
A motion is made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passes unanimously, and the meeting is officially adjourned.