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Providence Board of Contract & Supply Meeting-Monday, October 5, 2026-2PM

Held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM · Committee Room "B", Room 305, Third Floor, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, 02903 · Official notice

Official record

From the minutes filed with the RI Secretary of State on October 20, 2026.

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Attendance

10 present · 2 absent

Present

Courtney Hawkins for Mayor Brett P. Smiley
Kyle Delgado
Sara Silveria
Elaine Richards
Joseph DiPina for Ateesh Chanda
Patricia Coyne-Fague
Shomari Husband
John Arzoomanian
Dante Bellini
Thomas Morgan

Absent

Councilman John Goncalves
Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan

Recorded votes (11)

Motion to elect Sara Silveria as Chairperson

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda · Seconded by Mr. Bellini

Aye (10)

Ms. Hawkins for Mayor Smiley , Mr. Delgado for Council President Miller , Ms. Silveria , Ms. Richards , Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda , Ms. Coyne-Fague , Mr. Husband , Mr. Arzoomanian , Mr. Bellini , Mr. Morgan for Mr. Stephens

Motion to go to Section B - Opening of Bids

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Ms. Richards · Seconded by Mr. Delgado for Council President Miller

Aye (10)

Department of Public Works: Interested suppliers of snow/ice control 26-27 winter season

REFERRED BIDS TO CITY CLERK with Items #2, #3 and #4 being Extended to October 19, 2026. [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda · Seconded by Mr. Bellini

Aye (10)

Motion to go to Section C - Advertisements

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. Bellini · Seconded by Ms. Richards

Aye (10)

Motion to withdraw Department of Parks advertisement "Adrian Hall Plaza and Skatepark Improvements"

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. Delgado for Council President Miller · Seconded by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda

Aye (10)

Advertisements, including re-bid sale of city property known as the Rochambeau Fire Station, 280 Rochambeau Avenue

APPROVED FOR ADVERTISING with Department of Parks Advertisement “Adrian Hall Plaza and Skatepark Improvements” being Withdrawn [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda · Seconded by Mr. Morgan for Mr. Stephens

Aye (10)

Motion to go to Section A for Review

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Ms. Richards · Seconded by Mr. Delgado for Council President Miller

Aye (10)

Items A1 – A32

APPROVED A1 – A32 with Item #8 and Item #24 Requiring City Council Approval [9 TO 1]

Moved by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda · Seconded by Ms. Richards

Aye (9)

Ms. Hawkins for Mayor Smiley , Mr. Delgado for Council President Miller , Ms. Silveria , Ms. Richards , Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda , Ms. Coyne-Fague , Mr. Arzoomanian , Mr. Bellini , Mr. Morgan for Mr. Stephens

Nay (1)

Mr. Husband

Motion to Section D - Approval of Minutes

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Ms. Richards · Seconded by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda

Aye (10)

Approval of Minutes: September 21, 2026

APPROVED (WITH VOTE) [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Ms. Richards · Seconded by Mr. Bellini

Aye (10)

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:23 o'clock P.M.

PASSED [UNANIMOUS]

Moved by Mr. DiPina for Mr. Chanda · Seconded by Ms. Richards

Aye (10)

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22:50 - 23:13

Good afternoon. Welcome to the city of Providence. Is Friday for Monday, 10/05/2026. Adam Kirkley, please go ahead.

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Courtney Hopkins?

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Present.

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Kyle Delgada?

Kyle Delgado

23:16 - 23:17

Present.

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Councilman Gonsalves is absent.

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Councilwoman Bryan is absent. Sarah Silveria?

Sara Silveria

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Present.

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Elaine Richards?

Elaine Richards

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Present.

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Joseph Debina?

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Present.

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Patricia Coyne Bay?

Patricia Coyne-Fague

23:29 - 23:29

Present.

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Jamari Husband?

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Present.

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John Arzemanian?

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Present.

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Dante Bellini?

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Present.

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Thomas Morgan?

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Present.

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23:39 - 23:41

We have 10 present, two absent. We have a quorum.

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I'd like to entertain a motion to elect myself chairperson.

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So moved.

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Second.

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Motion made by director Dapino, seconded by director Bellini. All in favor?

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Aye.

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All opposed.

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The ayes have it. I'm pleased that the record reflect that we're going to be made by Michael Calise, deputy city solicitor. So noted, I'd like to entertain a motion to go to section b, opening a bid.

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So moved.

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Second.

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Motion made by director Richard, seconded by director Delgado. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed?

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The aye have it. Section b opening of bids. Item one, Department of Park Placement and Water Quality Controls, one year contract with two on your options.

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24:13 - 24:15

No bids received. This item will be re advertised.

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24:15 - 24:23

Item two, department of public property, generator maintenance, repair, and replacement, three year contract with two one year options.

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24:23 - 24:24

New item is being extended

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to 10/19/2026. Item three, department of public property, classical high school electrical grade.

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Item four,

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24:37 - 24:48

department of public property, bundles, construction, classical high school, commercial chiller, and reservoir from Levittan... Levittan Elementary School Of Art to replace the benefit.

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This is also the.

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Item five, water supply award, printing, direct mail processing, and water shop services.. D three Inc. Unit press bid. Item six, water supply board, clean timber harvesting services. Two beds.

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Two beds.

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Sure. Set. Alright. Oh, really? Yeah.

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So it's completely clear. You have to hand you guys. Finally, I'll say. Yeah.

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25:53 - 26:39

Miller, Firewood, and Logging at $26,000. Green Farm LLC, $39,505. Item seven, Department of Public Works. Interest and suppliers.

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26:41 - 26:45

No bids received. If I don't remain on the agenda. What further needs?

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26:45 - 26:46

Madam clerk, are there any unmerged bids?

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26:46 - 27:24

One item. This is this is for item one from the parks, lake management and water control. Solitude lake management, LLC, $81,099. So this had an.

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27:27 - 27:31

K. This subject to opening a bid, but I'd to refer the bids to the clerk's office.