TOWN OF WEST WARWICK RHODE ISLAND 1170 Main Street West Warwick, RI  02893 (401) 822-9200 www.westwarwickri.org

 

WEST WARWICK TOWN COUNCIL

Special Town Council Meeting

May 20, 2021

4:30 P.M.

 

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M I N U T E S

 

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A.         The meeting was called to order at 4:34 P.M. by President Gosselin

 

B.         Roll Call taken by Town Clerk

Present:  Town Council President D. Gosselin, Town Council Vice President M. Williamson, Town Councilman J. Messier, and Town Councilman J. Licciardi

Also present:  Town Manager M. Knott, Department of Public Works Director D. Oullette, and Town Clerk S. Rapose

           

C.         Quorum on Record Declared by Town Clerk

 

D.        New Business

01           Authorization to Award Contract to Innovative Sport Surfacing for Installation of Rubberized Playground Surface at the Factory Street Playground in an amount not to exceed $82,296

 

MOTION made by M. Williamson, second by J. Messier for authorization to award contract to Innovative Sport Surfacing for installation of rubberized playground surface at the Factory Street Playground in an amount not to exceed $82,296.

 

D. Oullette explained that there were four bids received on this project.  Five Seasons bid $118,170.  Innovative Sport Surfacing bid $82,286.  Little Tikes bid $95,336.  Obrien and Sons bid $87,173.  He recommends awarding bid to Innovative Sport Surfacing in the amount of $82,286.  They are available to start the project in mid-June.  They have three crews that work in the New England area, and have 10-15 years experience. 

 

J. Licciardi asks what the estimated date of completion would be.

 

D. Oullette answers that it will take three days to complete.  They complete the job in two pours, with one day in between for curing. 

 

 

ROLE CALL VOTE:

J. Messier – Yes

J. Licciardi – Yes

M. Williamson – Yes

D. Gosselin – Yes

 

MOTION PASSES

 

E.         Public Forum

 

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There was no public comment.

 

F.         Adjournment

 

MOTION made by J. Licciardi, second by M. Williamson to adjourn at 4:52 P.M.                        All Ayes

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Sarah S. Rapose, Town Clerk