Contracts & procurement in Rhode Island local government
What Rhode Island city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about contracts & procurement — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
244 Rhode Island meetings since 2024 covered contracts & procurement. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Rhode Island with the most contracts & procurement activity
- Lincoln, RI (57)
- Smithfield, RI (22)
- Middletown, RI (18)
- Westerly, RI (18)
- Scituate, RI (16)
- West Warwick, RI (15)
- City of Newport, RI (12)
- South Kingstown, RI (11)
- New Shoreham, RI (10)
- Coventry, RI (9)
- East Providence, RI (9)
- Barrington, RI (7)
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School Committee to vote on legal and financial consultant contracts
The East Providence School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on contracts for a financial consultant and Andrew Henneous of HCL. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss consultant finances and job performance.
Town Council to approve licenses and authorize contracts for public works and pickleball courts
The Smithfield Town Council will approve the minutes from previous meetings, consider appointments to town boards, and hold public hearings on collective bargaining agreements and charter amendments. The council will also authorize several contracts, including sidewalk repairs and fence installation, and approve…
Town Council to consider bidding waivers for police and rescue equipment
The Town Council and Board of License Commissioners will meet to review liquor licenses for special events and mobile food vendors. The Council is deciding on several requests to waive competitive bidding for public safety equipment and park reconstruction. They will also consider appointments to various town boards…
Waiver requests for competitive bidding on several town purchases
The Lincoln Purchasing Committee will approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting and consider six separate requests to waive competitive bidding. The waivers cover a softball infield reconstruction for Lime Acres Park, CCTV cameras for the Police Department and Senior Center, a Ford F‑550 XLT rescue vehicle, a…
Committee will vote to let the superintendent approve $126,791 in change orders.
The committee will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of June meeting minutes, General Fund bills of $399,758.43, Grant Fund bills of $34,571.21, and a $12,149.43 budget transfer. New business items include ratifying the ESP custodian contract, adopting the 2026‑2027 school calendar, and a resolution…
Land Trust discusses potential purchase of Soucy Property
The Land Trust will discuss the scoring of the Soucy Property located at 0 Meeting St. Members may also discuss issuing requests for qualifications to appraise the property.
Town Council to consider water main projects and asphalt odor complaints
The Town Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including water main replacements and beach improvements. The body will also discuss complaints regarding asphalt smells in West Davisville and the appointment of an interim Municipal Court Judge.
Resolution 2026-24 authorizes a new cloud‑based dispatch system for Police Dept
The Johnston Town Council will consider several resolutions that would allow the mayor to enter contracts for police, fire, and public works services and equipment. Specific items include a cloud‑based dispatch and records system for the Police Department, a fire alarm system for Town Hall, a new Kubota utility…
Town Council to approve $1.2M contract for Shadow Farm Pump Station
The South Kingstown Town Council will discuss a Veolia outdoor water use ban announced June 30, 2026, review board appointments, and act on routine procurement contracts. A public hearing will address proposed changes to property tax assessment appeal procedures, which would alter the filing timeline for residents…
Land Trust to consider purchase of Soucy Property
The Coventry Land Trust will convene to discuss and possibly take action on the purchase of the Soucy Property at 0 Meeting St. (AP 62 Lot 78). The meeting includes a site walk, starting at 37 Meeting St. before moving to the property. Other items are procedural.
Council will vote on funding changes for the Hope Elementary School roof project.
The Town Council will consider several resolutions for the Hope Elementary School roof project, including a $28,050 change order, up to $125,000 for architect fees, and a contingency allowance of up to $126,791. They will also hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-04 to increase the BV liquor license limit from four…
Town Council to approve $21,554 mower purchase and other community items
The council will consider authorizing the purchase of a Kubota Zeroturn mower with a 72‑inch deck for $21,554.10 from Norfolk Power Equipment via the Sourcewell cooperative agreement. They will also discuss a request to allow free yoga classes at Warren Town Beach on Wednesdays through August 25, 2026. Additional…
Council to consider adjusting non-owner occupied tax rate
The Newport City Council will vote on a resolution to adjust the non-owner occupied residential tax rate and consider multiple action items including large FEMA flood resiliency grants, contracts for software and services, and sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes special event licenses, a sound variance…
Town Council to appoint new Town Clerk and review West Davisville asphalt odors
The Town Council will consider the appointment of Kerry Rollinson as Town Clerk and discuss complaints regarding asphalt smells in West Davisville. The body will also vote on a series of IT, police, and public works contracts via a consent agenda.
Town Council to set new water user fee schedule for FY 2026-27
The council will hold a work session on bond anticipation notes, then a regular session with multiple public hearings and votes. Key actions include a proposed water rate schedule, contracts for infrastructure projects, and appointments to boards.
Middletown School Committee to vote on budget amendments and security system award
The School Committee will consider several service agreements and budget amendments for FY26 and FY27. The body is also deciding on security system awards and entry sign designs for three schools.
School Committee to award security system contract to National Security Fire Alarm Systems
The Middletown School Committee will consider and vote on a range of items, including contracts, budget amendments, and policy updates. Key decisions include awarding a security system contract, approving FY26 and FY27 budget changes, and adopting new entry sign designs for several schools. The meeting also includes…
Town Council to hold multiple public hearings on zoning and tax ordinances
The New Shoreham Town Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for trailers and special use permits, as well as veterans' tax exemptions. The body will also discuss police and employee contracts and consider terminating a road maintenance agreement with the DOT.
Foster 250 Committee finalizes event layout and budget for June 27-28 celebration
This meeting is the final readiness session for the Foster Celebrates 250 event on June 27-28. The committee will review site walk observations, approve the final event budget and any remaining expenses, and finalize vendor placements, including a beer truck decision. They will also discuss operations, logistics, and…
Town Council will vote on the FY 2027 appropriation and tax levy resolution
The Smithfield Town Council will consider an appropriation and tax levy resolution for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The council will also discuss contracts for a design project ($212,265), a cell‑tower lease, and ice‑rink architectural services ($32,250). Several public hearings are scheduled, including one…
Purchasing Committee reviews bidding waivers and library staffing review
The Purchasing Committee will meet to consider several requests to waive competitive bidding requirements for various equipment and vehicles. The committee will also award a bid related to the Lincoln Library staffing and space utilization review.
Town Council to ratify $1.34 million school‑committee bid award for Martone Service
The Scituate Town Council will consider several actions, including a possible executive‑session discussion on collective‑bargaining and pending litigation, a presentation on State CDBG grant funds, and a public hearing to increase the beverage‑victualing liquor license limit from four to five. The council will also…
Committee will vote on contract for new middle/high school security system
The Middletown Building Committee will consider and vote on the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. It will also vote to award the contract for an integrated electronic security system for the new middle/high school. Additional agenda items include project updates for the middle/high school, Valley Elementary, and…
Town Council to vote on 20 ordinances and approve roof replacement contract
The Coventry Town Council will hold public hearings on over 20 proposed ordinances covering zoning, building regulations, and economic development, and will vote on approving a $4.3 million roof replacement contract for Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School.
School Committee to appoint Superintendent and approve contract
The East Providence School Committee will meet to appoint a Superintendent and approve their contract. The committee will also disclose a vote previously taken in Executive Session on May 18, 2026.
School Committee to vote on revised FY27 budget and superintendent contract
The Scituate School Committee will consider a revised adopted Fiscal 27 budget and an amended contract for the superintendent. It will also review design development and 60% construction documents for the Hope Elementary School roof replacement and discuss several procurement items. Additional agenda items include a…
Council to vote on $81.7M tax levy for FY 2026-2027
The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a Form-Based Code on Old Tower Hill Road, then convene a regular session to consider appointments, consent agenda items (including police communication equipment purchase for $9,404.30), a public hearing on a liquor license transfer for Rachel's Café, and multiple…
School Committee to discuss Superintendent's contract negotiations
The East Providence School Committee will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The committee will discuss and take action regarding the Superintendent’s contract negotiations and related legal advice.
Council to discuss new water rate schedule and related fee changes
The Westerly Town Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026‑2027 water, sewer and transfer station budgets and consider several proposed ordinances. Items include a water rate schedule with service charges, usage fees and infrastructure fees, a sewer use charge of $400 per unit, and an ad valorem tax on…
Town Council will consider the FY 2027 municipal budget
The Barrington Town Council will discuss and act on the FY 2027 municipal budget. It will also consider a financial town referendum for charter changes, a contract to operate a sauna at Town Beach, and several ordinance amendments. Additional items include approval of surplus police vehicles for disposal and routine…
School Committee to discuss superintendent contract negotiations
The East Providence School Committee will convene in executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract negotiations and legal advice. The meeting will then move into open session to report on any votes taken.
Town Council to discuss police building update and possible church acquisition
The Foster Town Council will discuss updates on the police building and a possible acquisition of the North Foster Baptist Church. New business includes awarding a bid for audit services, a fireworks request, solicitor contract, and swearing in a new police chief, captain, and patrol officer. The consent agenda…
Council to vote on FY2027 budget, tax levy, and school deficit plan
The Newport City Council will consider the FY2027 operating budget, including a budget change sheet, appropriating ordinance, personnel ordinance, and tax levy resolution. The council will also receive a notice of a projected school budget deficit and a strategic fiscal recovery plan from the school superintendent…
Town Council to consider HVAC bid and school deficit resolution
The Tiverton Town Council will discuss awarding several contracts for town demolition, vehicle surplus, and HVAC services. The body will also consider a joint resolution regarding the FY25 School Department deficit and a change to the cemetery grave lot refund policy.
Purchasing Committee reviews recycling bids and competitive bidding waivers
The Purchasing Committee will review several bid awards and requests to waive competitive bidding requirements. The meeting includes discussions on road paving, police equipment, and a contract extension for asphalt.
School Committee will vote on award of bid for the Hope Roof Project
The Special School Committee will discuss and vote on awarding the bid for the Hope Roof Project. The agenda also includes a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, a public comment period, and adjournment.
Newport City Council to hear Comprehensive Plan Update
The Newport City Council will meet to consider a consent calendar approving multiple special events, license renewals, and communications, including a request to light City Hall teal for Alzheimer's awareness. The council will also hear an update on the Comprehensive Plan from Interface Studio, act on several…
Redevelopment agency to discuss selecting permanent legal counsel
This special meeting of the Coventry Redevelopment Agency includes discussion of selecting a permanent resident agent and/or legal counsel, possibly through an RFP process. The agenda also covers public hearings, new business, resolutions, and potential executive session. No specific projects or dollar amounts are…
Town Council to consider Homestead Exemption Program and Senior Center parking project
The Town Council will discuss the development of a Homestead Exemption Program and hold public hearings for three liquor license applications. The body will also consider several contracts for infrastructure, public safety equipment, and facility maintenance.
School Committee to vote on FY 27 budget reduction due to lower state aid
The Scituate School Committee will consider its consent agenda, including fund bills and a budget transfer, before moving to new business. New business items include an inter‑district special education agreement, an amended FY 27 budget reduction, and approval of the Director of Administration & Finance contract. A…