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Board approves multiple city procurements, opens bids; water-supply bid withdrawn
Summary
The board opened bids for several city contracts, including two $1 million offers for a Grant 10 administration contract, approved advertising and a walk-on animal-control solicitation, and approved Section A items 1–30 on a roll-call vote; a water-supply bid described as hydrofluoric silicic acid was withdrawn.
Courtney Hawkins convened the meeting and confirmed seven members present and five absent, then the board elected a chair and proceeded to open Section 3 for bid openings and procurement actions. Director Joseph DePina moved to elect the chair and Director Elaine Richards seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
The Department of Housing and Human Services announced Item 1, a one-year Grant 10 Program Administration contract with three one-year renewal options, and named two bidders each proposing $1,000,000: Crossroads of the Island and Our Community Action Partnership of Providence. The Department of Public Property presented Item 2, commissioning-agent services for Phase 4 Providence Public Schools; that solicitation was extended to June 29, 2026. Item 3 (photographic services) was re-advertised. Item 4 (event equipment rental) received a single unit-price bid from Down Right Productions. Item 5, a fiscal year 2027 purchase of bricks and mortar, was re-advertised. The Department of Recreation, Health, Workforce and Education said its programming contracts for recreation centers were extended to June 29, 2026.
An Item 7 water-supply bid described in the record as furnishing and delivering “hydrofluoric silicic acid” was announced as re-advertised and then withdrawn at the meeting.
The board moved to Section C (Advertisements) and approved advertising for the listed solicitations, including a walk-on advertisement for the Providence Police Department: a rebid for Providence Animal Control vaccines, medications and supplies, a one-year contract with four one-year renewal options slated to open June 29, 2026. Director Elaine Richards moved to approve advertising (including the walk-on) and Director John Armenio seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
The board then reviewed Section A and voted on items 1 through 30 by roll call. The clerk recorded six ayes, one nay and five absent; the chair declared the motion carried and the matters approved. During the roll call the clerk called the list of members; Shamar Husband (Treasurer) was recorded as voting “aye.”
Directors reviewed a copy of the minutes from Monday, June 1, 2026. Director Elaine Richards moved to approve the minutes, Director Joseph DePina seconded, and the board approved them by voice vote. A motion to adjourn, moved by Director DePina and seconded by Director Richards, carried and the meeting ended.
The meeting noted the presence of Michael Kulisey, Deputy City Solicitor. Several items were identified as re-advertised or extended for June 29, 2026; specific contract award decisions were not made during this session. The withdrawn water-supply item will require staff follow-up to record next steps.
Votes at a glance: election of chair — approved by voice vote; approval to open Section 3 for bids — approved by voice vote; approval to advertise listed solicitations including walk-on — approved by voice vote; approval of items 1–30 (Section A) — roll-call vote: six ayes, one nay, five absent; approval of June 1, 2026 minutes — approved by voice vote; motion to adjourn — approved by voice vote.
