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Council approves GZA supplemental agreement for Paraty Park seawall project

Newport City Council · August 27, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a supplemental agreement with GZA GeoEnvironmental (Providence) for construction management services on the Paraty Park bulkhead/seawall, not to exceed $644,215, with the contract term extended to June 30, 2028.

The council approved a supplemental agreement with GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. to provide construction management professional services on the Paraty Park bulkhead and seawall project.

Staff said the agreement increases the contract by $644,215 and extends the term to June 30, 2028, to cover the anticipated completion of the new harbor master building and park construction. Funding for the supplemental agreement was presented as budgeted within existing project allocations. The motion passed following council discussion and a roll call.

Why it matters: The Paraty Park seawall and related harbor master facility construction are significant coastal resilience and public‑access projects; the additional construction management funds reflect an extended project schedule through 2028.