6/3/2026 Building Committee Meeting

The Coventry RI Public Schools Building Committee held a meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing primarily on ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects. Key procurement discussions included the recommendation and approval to award the middle school roof replacement contract to Greenwood, a major roofing contractor, with a 30-year warranty, rejecting the 40-year warranty ad alternate as unnecessary. The committee also reviewed progress on the fire suppression system and discussed the Western Well project, which is awaiting EPA grant approval before proceeding with RFPs and bidding. Additional projects such as Hopkins Hill paving, auditorium lighting upgrades, fire panel replacements, and HVAC unit replacements were reviewed, with motions passed to submit these projects for reimbursement through the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) portal, leveraging housing aid funds. The committee emphasized coordination with town council for contract approvals and highlighted the importance of timely submissions to maximize reimbursement opportunities. No new RFPs or contracts were initiated pending necessary approvals, and the meeting concluded with scheduling the next meeting for July 8, 2026.