CouncilNotes
Resolution

2026-109

The City of Newport Council passed Resolution No. 2026-109 on June 24, 2026, accepting sealed bids for the Bellevue Avenue Concrete Joint Repairs Project. Hartford Paving Corporation was selected as the lowest responsive bidder at a total cost of $1,224,875. This includes $983,950 for construction work, $120,925 for Police Traffic Control funded by the City, and $120,000 contingency. The Council authorized the Chair to sign the contract pending favorable review by the City Solicitor.

Key topics

  • Bellevue Avenue Concrete Joint Repairs Project
  • Hartford Paving Corporation Bid Acceptance
  • $1,224,875 Budget Approval
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CITY OF NEWPORT

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL

No. 2026-109

WHEREAS: The Director of Public Services requested sealed bids for the Bellevue Avenue Concrete Joint Repairs Project, Bid #2026-PS-018, with bids received on June 2, 2026; and

WHEREAS: Award has been recommended to the lowest, most responsive bidder being Hartford Paving Corporation of Johnston, RI, for a total of $1,224,875.00, including $983,950.00 for anticipated contract construction work, $120,925.00 for Police Traffic Control (to be paid for by the City), and $120,000.00 for contingency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: that the bid of Hartford Paving Company of Johnston, RI, is hereby accepted and the Council Chair is authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City, subject to favorable review by the City Solicitor and the total project cost in the amount of $1,224,875.00, including $983,950.00 contract work, $120,925.00 Police Traffic Control and $120,000.00 for contingency, is hereby approved.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
JUNE 24, 2026

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk