Providence Board of Contract and Supply

Met Jun 1 2026 · Minutes filed Mon, Jun 15, 2026 · Committee Room "B", Room 305, Third Floor, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, 02903

The board opened bids on a range of city contracts and approved a block of awards.

Elected Finance Director Sara Silveria as chairperson. (p. 2)
Opened bids for Fire Department medications, police animal-control supplies, elevator maintenance, fire-alarm and sprinkler service, recreation sports equipment, and Water Supply Board services, referring them to the City Clerk. (pp. 2–5)
Approved a slate of 36 contract awards (items A1–A36) by an 8–0 vote. (p. 15)
Advanced several additional items for advertising. (p. 7)

Background

The Board of Contract and Supply is how Providence legally buys goods and services: vendors submit sealed bids, the board opens them in public, and contracts are awarded through a process meant to keep city spending competitive and transparent. The routine-looking block of awards is the city locking in everyday essentials — from fire-department medications to elevator maintenance — for the year ahead.

Meeting overview → Minutes PDF → Agenda packet →