Providence Board of Contract & Supply Meeting-Monday, June 29, 2026-2:00PM
Roll Call
The meeting is called to order and the clerk conducts a roll call of the board members. Attendance is recorded for the present and absent members.
Section B, Item 1: Fire Department Diesel Engines
The board opens bids for diesel engine parts and servicing for the Providence Fire Department. It is initially noted that no bids were received for this item.
Section B, Items 2 and 3: Animal Control and Stenographic Services
The board reviews a rebid for animal control medical supplies and a two-year contract for stenographic services. Bids are received from Midwest Veterinary Supply and UniFested.
Section B, Item 4: Renovations and On-Call Trade Services
This item concerns a three-year contract for renovations and on-call trade services for the Department of Public Property. Three bids were submitted, including proposals from Rafa Reddy LLC and Construction LLC.
Section B, Item 5: Biodiesel and Gasoline Contract
The board discusses a contract for biodiesel and gasoline for the Department of Public Property. The item is postponed and sent to the July 13, 2015 meeting.
Section B, Item 6: Translation and Interpretation Services
This item involves a contract for translation and interpretation services for the Department of Public Property. Like the previous item, this discussion is extended to a future meeting date.
Section B, Item 7: Commissioning Agent Services
The board reviews bids for commissioning agent services for public pool projects. Six bids were received from various engineering and consulting groups, including Catalyst Commissioning Group and Arrive.
Section B, Item 8: Purchase of Bricks and Mortar
The Department of Public Works presents a bid for the purchase of bricks and mortar. A bid was received from Horry Brothers Inc.
Section B, Item 9: Crack Sealing Citywide
The board reviews a single bid for citywide crack sealing services for the Department of Public Works. The item specifically addresses seal coating requirements.
Section B, Item 10: Recreation Center Programming
This item covers health, workforce, and education programming at Providence recreation centers. The board decides to extend the matter to a meeting in late September.
Section B, Item 11: Sale of Roseanneville Fire Station
The Providence Development Agency presents bids for the sale of the Roseanneville fire station property. Two bids were received, with offers ranging from $506,000 to $811,000.
Re-visiting Items 1 and 6 and Referral to Clerk
The board revisits earlier items regarding the fire department and translation services to clarify bid details. A motion is made and passed to refer these matters to the clerk's office.
Motion to Move to Section C
A motion is made to transition the meeting's focus to Section C of the agenda. The motion is seconded and approved by the board members.
Section C: Advertisements and Walk-on Item
The board reviews advertisements for bids, including a walk-on item for the Hope High School boiler demolition. A motion to approve the advertisements in Section C is passed.
Motion to Move to Section A
The board moves to Section A of the agenda for a final review of items. No specific items are flagged for further review by the directors.
Approval of Items 1-40 and Roll Call Vote
A motion is made to approve agenda items one through forty, with specific conditions for items one and two. The motion carries following a formal roll call vote of the board.
Section D: Approval of Minutes
The board reviews the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 15. With no corrections requested, the minutes are formally approved by a vote.
Adjournment
A motion is made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passes unanimously, and the meeting is concluded.