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RI Gen L § 37-2-44 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-44 - Cost and pricing principles - Regulations required.

§ 37-2-44. Cost and pricing principles — Regulations required.The chief purchasing officer shall issue regulations setting forth cost principles which shall be used:(1) As guidelines in the negotiation of:(i) Estimated costs of fixed prices when the absence of open marker competition precludes the use of competitive sealed bidding;(ii) Adjustments for state-directed changes or modifications in contract performances; and(iii) Settlements of contracts which have been terminated.(2) To determine the allowability of incurred costs for the purpose of reimbursing costs under contract provisions which provide for the reimbursement of costs; and(3) As appropriate in any other situation where the determination of the estimated or the incurred costs of performing contracts may be required.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-45 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-45 - Supply disposition process.

§ 37-2-45. Supply disposition process.The chief purchasing officer shall sell or otherwise dispose of all property of the state which is not needed, or has become unsuitable for public use, or would be more suitably consistent with the public interest for some other use, as determined by the chief purchasing officer. The disposal of real property shall be subject to the approval of the state properties committee and pursuant to the provisions of chapter 7 of this title. The determination of the chief purchasing officer shall be set forth in an order and shall be reached only after review of a written request by the agency desiring to dispose of the property. The request shall describe the property and state the reasons why the agency believes disposal should be effected. All instruments, required by law to be recorded, which convey any interest in any of the real property so disposed of shall be executed and signed by the acquiring authority pursuant to the provisions of chapter 7 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-46 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-46 - Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies.

§ 37-2-46. Authority to resolve contract and breach of contract controversies.Prior to the institution of arbitration or litigation concerning any contract, claim, or controversy, the chief purchasing officer is authorized, subject to any limitations or conditions imposed by regulations, to settle, compromise, pay, or otherwise adjust the claim, by or against, or controversy with a contractor relating to a contract entered into by the department of administration on behalf of the state or any state agency, including a claim or controversy based on contract, mistake, misrepresentation, or other cause for contract modification or rescission, but excluding any claim or controversy involving penalties or forfeitures prescribed by statute or regulation where an official other than the chief purchasing officer is specifically authorized to settle or determine the controversy.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-47 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-47 - Failure to render timely decisions.

§ 37-2-47. Failure to render timely decisions.This section shall apply to a claim or controversy arising under contracts between the state and its contractors. If the claim or controversy is not resolved by mutual agreement, the chief purchasing officer or his or her designee, shall promptly issue a decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished to the contractor. If the chief purchasing officer does not issue a written decision within thirty (30) days after written request for a final decision, or within such longer period as might be established by the parties to the contract in writing, then the contractor may proceed as if an adverse decision had been received.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-48 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-48 - Arbitration.

§ 37-2-48. Arbitration.The provisions of chapter 16 of this title shall apply to all contracts awarded under this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-49 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-49 - Disputes and appeals procedure.

§ 37-2-49. Disputes and appeals procedure.(a) Section 37-2-48 shall apply only to contracts that are not arbitrable under the provisions of chapter 16 of this title.(b) Any person, firm, or corporation having a lawfully authorized written contract with the state at the time of or after January 1, 1990 may bring an action against the state on the contract, including, but not limited to, actions either for breach of contract, enforcement of contract, or both. Any claim shall be commenced in superior court within three (3) years from the date of completion specified in the contract and shall be tried by the court sitting without a jury. The case shall receive a priority position on the calendar. All defenses in law or equity, except the defense of governmental immunity, shall be preserved to the state.(c) The court shall enter its findings as a judgment of the court and the judgment shall have the same effect and be enforceable as any other judgment of the court in civil cases, subject to the provisions of this chapter.(d) Appeals may be taken to the supreme court under the same conditions and under the same practice as appeals are taken from judgments in civil cases rendered by the superior court.(e) If damages awarded on any contract claim under this section exceed the original amount of the contract, the excess shall be limited to an amount which is equal to the amount of the original contract.(f) No person, firm, or corporation shall be permitted more than one money recovery upon a claim for the enforcement of or for breach of contract with the state.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-50 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-50 - Settlement of dispute.

§ 37-2-50. Settlement of dispute.(a) The first five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) of any arbitration award or superior court judgment against the state awarding damages on a contract claim under the provisions of this chapter shall be a necessary governmental expense. Payment shall be approved by the chief purchasing officer and paid by the state treasurer out of the general fund upon warrants drawn by the chief purchasing officer. Appropriations for these judgments shall be continued appropriations.(b) The governor shall request an appropriation from the next regular session of the general assembly for the purpose of satisfying all awards and judgments granted during the preceding two (2) fiscal years which are not satisfied under subsection (a) of this section.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-51 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-51 - Decision presumed to be correct.

§ 37-2-51. Decision presumed to be correct.The decision of any official, board, agent, or other person appointed by the state concerning any controversy arising under or in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract shall be entitled to a presumption of correctness. The decision shall not be disturbed unless it was: procured by fraud; in violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; in excess of the statutory authority of the agency; made upon unlawful procedure; affected by other error or law; clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; arbitrary; capricious; characterized by an abuse of discretion; or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 158.
RI Gen L § 37-2-52 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-52 - Authority to resolve protests.

§ 37-2-52. Authority to resolve protests.(a) The chief purchasing officer or his or her designee shall have authority to determine protests and other controversies of actual or prospective bidders or offerors in connection with the solicitation or selection for award of a contract.(b) Any actual or prospective bidder, offeror, or contractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or selection for award of a contract may file a protest with the chief purchasing officer. A protest or notice of other controversy must be filed promptly and in any event within two (2) calendar weeks after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto. All protests or notices of other controversies must be in writing.(c) The chief purchasing officer shall promptly issue a decision in writing. A copy of that decision shall be mailed or otherwise furnished to the aggrieved party and shall state the reasons for the action taken.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-53 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-53 - Written determination for continuation of the procurement.

§ 37-2-53. Written determination for continuation of the procurement.In the event of a protest timely filed under § 37-2-52(b), the state shall not proceed further with the solicitation or award involved until the chief purchasing officer makes a written and adequately supported determination that continuation of the procurement is necessary to protect a substantial interest of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-55 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-55 - Imprest fund.

§ 37-2-55. Imprest fund.(a) Subject to the provisions of this chapter, any budget unit, when provided for by appropriation or when authorized by the department of administration, may establish one or more imprest cash funds for the purpose of making disbursements requiring prompt cash outlay and to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The state treasurer, upon warrants of the chief purchasing officer based upon a requisition from the head of the budget unit, shall pay to the head of that budget unit the amount necessary to establish an imprest fund.(b) A custodian shall be designated by the head of the budget unit and certified by the department of administration after appropriate instruction and testing as qualified to administer the fund. The custodian shall, as often as may be necessary to replenish the fund and at least once each month, file with the chief purchasing officer a schedule of the disbursements from the fund, accompanied by appropriate vouchers and statements of indebtedness therefor approved by the head of the budget unit, and by a certificate as to the condition of the fund. The amount of the total of the approved voucher shall be paid to the custodian of the fund on the warrant of the chief purchasing officer and the amount shall be devoted to reimbursement of the fund. Any question relative to the amount to be allowed in any imprest cash fund, the expenditure thereof, the accounting therefor, and the repayment thereof to the state treasurer, shall be determined by the chief purchasing officer.(c) The agency head shall be responsible for expenditures authorized from those funds and the custodian shall be responsible for administration of the fund. Each agency head and custodian shall be separately bonded in the amount by which the total authorization for the fund exceeds the state blanket bond for those officials.(d) A post-audit of each imprest fund shall be conducted.(e) Each imprest fund shall lapse with the appropriation on which it is based, but may be reestablished by appropriation for the next ensuing year or when authorized by the chief purchasing officer.(f) Where work is done on public projects by the state through the use of its own personnel or facilities, in whole or in part, which work is not subject to the provisions of law for competitive bidding, the budget unit having that work performed may, when authorized by the chief purchasing officer, establish an imprest cash fund for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the proposed project, which fund shall not exceed at any time an amount equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the anticipated total cost of the project.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-56 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-56 - Purchasing for municipalities and regional school districts.

§ 37-2-56. Purchasing for municipalities and regional school districts.Any municipality or regional school district of the state may participate in state master price agreement contracts for the purchase of materials, supplies, services and equipment entered into by the purchasing agent, provided, however, that the contractor is willing, when requested by the municipality or school district, to extend the terms and conditions of the contract and that the municipality or school district will be responsible for payment directly to the vendor under each purchase contract. Unless a state contract is the result of an intergovernmental cooperative purchase contract to which a municipality or school district is a party, the purchasing agent shall not compel a successful bidder to extend the same terms and conditions to a municipality or school district. However, the purchasing agent may, in the interest of obtaining better pricing on behalf of the state and local entities, solicit offers based upon anticipated master price agreement utilization by municipalities and school districts.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 13, § 6.
RI Gen L § 37-2-56.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-56.1 - Repealed.

§ 37-2-56.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 27, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2011, ch. 392, § 1, effective July 13, 2011.
RI Gen L § 37-2-57 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-57 - Repealed.

§ 37-2-57. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 4, effective July 2, 1999.
RI Gen L § 37-2-58 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-58 - Review of threshold amounts.

§ 37-2-58. Review of threshold amounts.At least every three (3) years, the chief purchasing officer shall review the prevailing costs of labor and materials and may make recommendations to the next regular session of the general assembly for the revision of the then current threshold amounts contained in this chapter as justified by intervening changes in the cost of labor and materials.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-59 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-59 - Professional services - Architectural, engineering, and consultant services - Committee.

§ 37-2-59. Professional services — Architectural, engineering, and consultant services — Committee.(a) It shall be the policy of this state to publicly announce requirements for architectural, engineering, and consultants services, which are reasonably estimated to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and to negotiate contracts for such professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications and at fair and reasonable prices.(b) Except for architectural, engineering and consultant services which can be solicited and awarded in accordance with the requirements for competitive sealed offers set forth in §§ 37-2-18 — 37-2-19 of this chapter, a selection committee shall select persons or firms to render such professional services. For state agency contracts, the committee shall consist of the following individuals: the purchasing agent, or his or her designee, as chairman; a representative of the user agency; and a public member, appointed by the governor, subject to the advice and consent of the senate, who shall represent the interests of the general public. The governor may appoint an alternate public member, subject to advice and consent of the senate, who shall represent the interests of the general public who shall serve in the absence of the public member. The term of the public member shall be concurrent with that of the governor. Three (3) members, one being the purchasing agent or his or her designee, shall constitute a quorum. A quorum must be present to conduct business.(c) The procurement of auditing and accounting services shall continue to be subject to the provisions of §§ 22-13-6 and 35-7-13.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 255, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 450, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-59.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-59.1 - Selection of professionals with place of business located in Rhode Island.

§ 37-2-59.1. Selection of professionals with place of business located in Rhode Island.The state of Rhode Island has a large number of architectural, engineering, and consulting firms well qualified in their fields of endeavor. In instances where contracts are entirely supported by state funds, it is in the best interest of the state pursuant to the provisions of §§ 37-2-59 — 37-2-69 that all other things being equal, the services of these qualified and capable professionals with offices in Rhode Island, or secondly those professionals who propose a joint venture with a Rhode Island firm, be utilized.History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 83, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-60 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-60 - Public announcement of needed architectural, engineering, and consultant services.

§ 37-2-60. Public announcement of needed architectural, engineering, and consultant services.The chief purchasing officer shall give public notice of the need for architectural, engineering, or consultant services which are reasonably estimated to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). The public notice shall be published sufficiently in advance of the date when responses must be received in order that interested parties have an adequate opportunity to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data. The notice shall contain a brief statement of the services required, describe the project, and specify how a solicitation containing specific information on the project may be obtained. The notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the state and in any other publications as in the judgment of the committee shall be desirable.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-61 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-61 - Solicitation.

§ 37-2-61. Solicitation.(a) A solicitation shall be prepared which describes the state's and/or public agency's requirements and sets forth the evaluation criteria. It shall be distributed to interested persons.(b) For services reasonably estimated to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), the committee may require an informational conference be held which describes the criteria to be used in evaluating the statement of qualification, performance data, and selection of firms. Criteria shall include, but are not limited to:(1) Competence to perform the services as reflected by technical training and education; general experience; experience in providing the required services; and the qualifications and competence of persons who would be assigned to perform the services;(2) Ability to perform the services as reflected by workload and the availability of adequate personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the services expeditiously;(3) Past performance as reflected by the evaluation of private persons and officials of other governmental entities that have retained the services of the firm with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work, and an ability to meet deadlines; and(4) The proposed approach to the project, where applicable.(c) The scope of work shall be discussed and further defined at the bidder's conference, including on-site visits, if appropriate.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-62 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-62 - Evaluation of qualifications and performance data.

§ 37-2-62. Evaluation of qualifications and performance data.(a) The committee shall evaluate:(1) Statements that may be submitted in response to the solicitation of architectural, engineering, or consultant services; and(2) Statements of qualifications and performance data, if their submission was required.(b) All statements and statements of qualifications and performance data shall be evaluated in light of the criteria set forth in the solicitation for architectural, engineering, or consultant services.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-63 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-63 - Selection of firms for discussion with chief purchasing officer - Final selection.

§ 37-2-63. Selection of firms for discussion with chief purchasing officer — Final selection.(a) The committee shall select no more than three (3) firms (or two (2) firms, if only two (2) apply) evaluated as being professionally and technically qualified. The firms selected, if still interested in providing the services, may be required to make a representative available to the chief purchasing officer or his or her designee at such time and place as he or she shall determine, to provide such further information as he or she may require.(b) The chief purchasing officer or his or her designee shall negotiate with the highest qualified firm for a contract for architectural, engineering, or consultant services for state departments and agencies at compensation which the chief purchasing officer determines to be fair and reasonable to the state. In making the determination, the chief purchasing officer shall take into account the professional competence of the offerors, the technical merits of the offerors, and the price for which the services are to be rendered. The chief purchasing officer shall be responsible for the final selection of the providers of architectural, engineering or consultant services and shall so inform the purchasing agent.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-64 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-64 - Professional services - Architectural and engineering services - Public agency.

§ 37-2-64. Professional services — Architectural and engineering services — Public agency.It shall be the policy of public agencies to publicly announce requirements for architectural and engineering services, which are reasonably estimated to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and to negotiate contracts for those professional services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications and at fair and reasonable prices.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.