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Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Provide a new 2025, 2026, or 2027 Chevrolet/gmc 1500 four- wheel drive crew cab pickup truck.
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Nov 2, 2026
The work to be performed includes the following as outlined in the Contract Drawings and the Contract Specifications: Deck Rehabilitation Partial depth rehabilitation from the west approach to Pier 1E and approach spans between 22E and 34E; Hydro demolition will be used as the demolition means for the limits noted; Full depth rehabilitation will be required at all joints and other areas will be determined during construction. Joint Rehabilitation; Finger joints at the towers are to be replaced. Future maintenance access platforms to be constructed; Expansion joints along the approaches are to be replaced with polymer expansion joints; Deck control joints are to be replaced. Tower Painting; Exterior painting of tower exterior (2 towers); Partial interior painting of tower interior (2 towers); Tower Steel Rehabilitation; Compression link replacement at 7 of 8 existing compression links. This includes the construction of the access/construction platforms required to do the work.
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
Provide a new 2025, 2026, or 2027 Chevrolet/gmc 1500 four- wheel drive crew cab pickup truck.
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City
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Jamestown
County
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Newport
Address
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1 E Shore Rd
Phone Number
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(401) 423-0800
Zip Code
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02835
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
The board meeting included a public comment session where citizens raised concerns regarding the structural integrity, maintenance, and long-term planning for the Mount Hope Bridge, requesting an objective technical evaluation for its future. Another member of the public requested an adjustment to toll classifications for non-commercial electric pickup trucks, citing battery weight rather than payload as the cause for higher vehicle weight. The board approved minutes from prior meetings and received a presentation from external auditors regarding the fiscal year 2026 financial statements, confirming an unmodified, clean opinion and discussing the implementation of new GASB standards.
The board received public comments regarding bridge transparency, inspection reports, and the need for long-term infrastructure planning. A major agenda item included the approval of a contract with Global Agility Solution for outsourced remote customer service and call center operations. Additionally, the board discussed operational issues regarding tolling, including transponder maintenance and efforts to manage call volumes and customer wait times.
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The board will review several infrastructure projects, including task orders for GFT Infrastructure Inc. and routine inspections for the Sakonnet River, Mount Hope, and Evans Ave bridges. Additional action items involve purchasing security fences and cameras, approving the fiscal year 2027 budget, and setting requirements for renewal and replacement funds. The agenda also covers legal support for tolling and litigation, a status report on capital projects, and an executive director's report on customer service and emergency preparedness. An executive session will address potential litigation regarding the Mount Hope Bridge Dehumidification project and a specific legal case involving the Town of Bristol.
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