The Providence Board of Contract and Supply convened on March 9, 2026, at 5:56 PM (UTC). The meeting opened with the opening of bids for various city projects, followed by discussion of change orders for environmental oversight and water damage repairs. The board also addressed a letter regarding a potential bid protest from Montessori Children's House concerning the sale of Humboldt Fire Station. Several motions were passed, including approval of items 1 through 17 and the minutes from the March 2 meeting.
The board opened bids for the following items:
Change Order for Environmental Oversight (Item 9): Director Bogado questioned a scope addition for soil movement and remedial oversight under an existing environmental consultant contract. A project manager explained that after soil testing, an on-site environmental scientist is needed daily for six weeks to meet DEM requirements and oversee stockpile management. Director Bogado asked about controls to prevent soil migration to nearby parcels; the manager confirmed that part of the scientist's role is to ensure proper stockpile management.
Change Order for Water Damage at Schools (Item 10): A change order of $97,000 was presented for significant water damage at Carl G. Laurel and Hopkins schools. Director Bogado asked whether the amount covered both schools; it was clarified that the damage is specific to one location (Happy – unclear). The contract covers both schools but only one sustained damage.
Madam Clark informed the board of a letter from representatives of Montessori Children's House regarding the sale of Humboldt Fire Station. The property was awarded to the highest bidder, with Montessori as the second-highest bidder. The matter was referred to the city council on January 27, heard by the finance committee in February, and passed by the city council on March 5. The board entered the letter as a notice of potential bid protest into the record.
Good afternoon, welcome to the city of Providence Board of Plant meeting on Monday, March ninth, twenty twenty sixth. Councilman Don Solves is absent. Councilwoman Ryan. Second to entertain a motion to go to Section B, opening a bid. Second. Motion made by Director Defina, seconded by Director Delgado, all in favor. Section B, opening of bids. Item one, Department of Parks. Ash treatment for Emerald Ashboard. Northeastern Tree Services. Regal tree and shrub experts, twenty-four thousand three hundred. Item two, Department of Parks, site improvements at Aural Park. Item three, Department of Parks, rebid site improvements at Gaino Street Park. This item would be extended to March twenty-third. Item four, department of public property, roof replacement at branch ab and north main street fire stations. Okay. Item five, Department of Public Property. Provident city health pressure washing and window cleaning. NAPCO eight, one hundred and seventy-four thousand dollars. Okay, uh summit exterior cleaning, twenty-nine thousand five hundred thirty-three dollars. East Coast Masonry and Restoration one hundred and thirty-eight thousand five hundred dollars. Wet power wash solutions fixty six thousand four hundred ninety-four dollars. Item six department of public property parking lot saving and improvement settings and groundwork center. Mill City construction two hundred forty-one thousand three hundred ninety-six dollars. And Lucina Brothers, two hundred forty-five thousand seven hundred dollars. Item seven, Department of Public Works. Um Sidewalk Road Ridge and Drainage Construction Blanket Contact. J H lynche funds, you know what I've spent. Christina Brothers think that's it. RT News and funds, unit price bid MAF building and bridge, unit first bid. Richie Drain Land Company Inc. Unit Press Bid. Item eight water supply board um craft bank security platform and protectional services. One day one day. Converged technology solutions. Five hundred twenty-two thousand one hundred and twelve dollars. Item nine, department of public property on call mechanical electrical plumbing services for your contract for the two one-year options. Are there any unmarked bids? No one wants. Motion made by director to clean a second and by director Arseniaan, all in favor. Second. Motion made by Director Bellini, seconded by Director Delgado. In favor, all opposed, the eyes have it. I'd like to entertain a motion to approve the advertisements in sentencing. So move. Motion made by Director Delgado, seconded by Director of Lee, all in favor. All opposed. Yes, have it. I'd like to understand a motion to go to section A for review. Motion made by Directory and Second Director Clinton.