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Coventry council approves multiple procurement resolutions including bus contract, public works truck, police radios and vehicles
Summary
Council awarded a three‑year bus contract to Ocean State Transit, approved public works fleet replacement using a DERIC grant and capital lease funds, and authorized multiple police equipment purchases (Motorola radios, vehicles, K‑9 vehicle) using grant and impact fee funding.
The council advanced a package of procurement and equipment decisions affecting Parks & Recreation, Public Works, and the Police Department.
Resolutions approved included: a three‑year award to Ocean State Transit for bus transportation services to Parks & Recreation (lowest of three bids); purchase of a 2026 Freightliner cab and chassis for Public Works supported by a Diesel Emissions Reduction (DERIC) grant plus capital lease funds; approval of ARPA funds for epoxy pavement markings; purchase of 60 Motorola radios for the Police Department (grant + impact fees); purchase of a flagpole for police facilities; acquisition of two administrative police vehicles and associated equipment (grant funded); and purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe K‑9 patrol vehicle paid by a grant. Council discussion touched on procurement length, rate escalators, available capital lease balances, and the use of impact fee funds. Each resolution was presented by staff and passed by recorded roll calls (unanimous where noted).
