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RI Gen L § 37-2-17.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-17.1 - Rhode Island vendor information program (RIVIP).

§ 37-2-17.1. Rhode Island vendor information program (RIVIP).(a) The chief purchasing officer is directed to institute an electronic vendor information program which shall enable all invitations for bid and requests for a proposal to be accessed electronically by all potential vendors. This program is to be readily accessible through public access stations located at the following locations:(1) One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island;(2) City hall, town hall or public library of each of the thirty-nine (39) cities and towns in the state.(b) Further, the vendor information program shall be accessible to potential vendors through means of computer modem.(c) The chief purchasing officer may contract with auctioneers as defined in § 37-2-15(10) to conduct electronic reverse auctions, provided that notification of the opportunity to participate in the auction is posted on the RIVIP in accordance with the requirements of § 37-2-25.1.History of Section.P.L. 1994, ch. 137, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 279, § 2; P.L. 2005, ch. 296, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-17.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-17.2 - Utilization of department of administration Rhode Island vendor information program (RIVIP).

§ 37-2-17.2. Utilization of department of administration Rhode Island vendor information program (RIVIP).All public agencies as defined by § 37-2-7(16) shall utilize the RIVIP established by the chief purchasing officer for state agencies (director of the department of administration) to implement the requirements of §§ 37-2-17 and 37-2-17.1. The director of administration shall be authorized to assess prorated charges to public agencies to offset costs for acquisition of equipment, computer and other development, consultant services, installation of equipment, software, communications lines, initial and ongoing training and outreach, maintenance and any other costs of implementing and operating the department of administration RIVIP.History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 279, § 3.
RI Gen L § 37-2-18.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-18.1 - Reverse auctions.

§ 37-2-18.1. Reverse auctions.(a) Contracts exceeding the amount provided by § 37-2-22 may be awarded by electronic reverse auctions when it is determined in writing by the chief purchasing officer that the state will obtain a better value with this method than with a competitive sealed bid process. Factors to be considered in determining whether electronic reverse auctions shall be utilized shall include:(1) Whether specifications can be prepared that permit electronic posting of bid solicitations and secure receipt of electronic bids; and(2) The cost for preparing and executing the auction; and(3) Whether conditions are such that the commodities or services to be purchased are appropriately competitive.(b) All reverse auctions shall be conducted electronically using real-time, on-line bidding procedures. These procedures shall include the following:(1) Participation as a bidder shall be subject to a prequalification process conducted in accordance with the provisions of § 37-2-25.1.(2) The solicitation shall designate both an opening date and time and a closing date and time. The closing date and time may be dependent on a variable or variables specified in the solicitation. At the opening date and time, the auctioneer shall begin accepting real-time, on-line bids. The solicitation shall remain open until the closing date and time.(3) Following receipt of the first bid after the opening date and time, all bid prices shall be posted electronically to the internet and updated on a real-time basis. At any time before the closing date and time, a bidder may offer a lower bid than the lowest bid of any bidder, including his own. A bidder's lowest bid shall supersede any prior higher bid offered by that bidder. Bid prices may not be increased at any time after the opening date and time. All bids shall be binding and may not be withdrawn. If a price entered by the bidder is in error, the bidder must correct the bid within the time period and manner specified in the solicitation.(4) The invitation for bids shall state that the award shall be made on the basis of the lowest responsive bid price.(c) The contract shall be awarded with reasonable promptness by written notice to the responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is either the lowest bid price, lowest evaluated, or responsive bid price.(d) Subsequent to the awarding of the contract, all documents pertinent to the awarding of the contract shall be made available and open to the public inspection and retained in the bid file.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 296, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-18.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-18.2 - Exemption from competitive bidding.

§ 37-2-18.2. Exemption from competitive bidding.The three (3) public institutions of higher education (the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island) shall be exempt from the competitive bidding process provisions of this chapter for research or research related activity funded with federal funds or other third-party funds subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the board of governors for higher education.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 265, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 548, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-19 - Competitive negotiation.

§ 37-2-19. Competitive negotiation.(a) When, under regulations issued by the chief purchasing officer, the purchasing agent determines in writing that the use of competitive sealed bidding is not practicable, and except as provided in §§ 37-2-21 and 37-2-22, a contract may be awarded by competitive negotiation.(b) Adequate public notice of the request for proposals to be negotiated shall be given in the same manner as provided in § 37-2-18(c).(c) The request for proposals shall indicate the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors.(d) Written or oral discussions may be conducted with all responsible offerors who submit proposals determined in writing to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award. All oral discussions conducted with responsible offerors who submit proposals shall be memorialized in writing and all such writings shall be deemed public record at the time the contract is awarded and shall be made available for public inspection. Discussions shall not disclose any information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors.(e) An award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the state, taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. Discussions need not be conducted if the purchasing agent makes a written determination concerning one or more of the following:(1) With respect to prices, where the prices are fixed by law or regulation, except that consideration shall be given to competitive terms and conditions;(2) Where time of delivery or performance will not permit discussions; or(3) Where it can be clearly demonstrated and documented from the existence of adequate competition or accurate prior cost experience with the particular supply, service, or construction item that acceptance of an initial offer without discussion would result in fair and reasonable prices, and the request for proposals notifies all offerors of the possibility that an award may be made on the basis of the initial offers.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 458, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-20 - Negotiations after unsuccessful competitive sealed bidding.

§ 37-2-20. Negotiations after unsuccessful competitive sealed bidding.(a) In the event that all bids submitted pursuant to competitive sealed bidding under § 37-2-18 result in bid prices in excess of the funds available for the purchase and the chief purchasing officer determines in writing:(1) That there are no additional funds available from any source so as to permit an award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and(2) The best interest of the state will not permit the delay attendant to a resolicitation under revised specifications, or for revised quantities, under competitive sealed bidding as provided in § 37-2-18, then a negotiated award may be made as set forth in subsection (b) or (d) of this section.(b) Where there is more than one bidder, competitive negotiations, pursuant to § 37-2-19, shall be conducted with the three (3) (or two (2) if there are only two (2)) bidders determined in writing to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidders to the competitive sealed bid invitation. Competitive negotiations shall be conducted under the following restrictions:(1) If discussions pertaining to the revision of the specifications or quantities are held with any potential offeror, all other potential offerors shall be afforded an opportunity to take part in such discussions; and(2) A request for proposals, based upon revised specifications or quantities, shall be issued as promptly as possible, shall provide for an expeditious response to the revised requirements, and shall be awarded upon the basis of the lowest bid price, or lowest evaluated bid price submitted by any responsive and responsible offeror.(c) Contracts may be competitively negotiated when it is determined in writing by the purchasing agent that the bid prices received by competitive sealed bidding were not independently reached in open competition, and for which:(1) Each competitive bidder has been notified of the intention to negotiate and is given reasonable opportunity to negotiate; and(2) The negotiated price is lower than the lowest rejected bid by any competitive bidder; and(3) The negotiated price is the lowest negotiated price offered by a competitive offeror.(d) When, after competitive sealed bidding, it is determined in writing that there is only one responsive and responsible bidder, a negotiated award may be made with the bidder subject to the provisions of § 37-2-28.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-21 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-21 - Noncompetitive procurements.

§ 37-2-21. Noncompetitive procurements.(a) Sole source. A contract may be awarded for a supply, service, or construction item without competition when, under published regulations, the chief purchasing officer or purchasing agent, determines, in writing, that there is only one source for the required supply, service, or construction item.(b) Emergency. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the purchasing agent may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions as defined in the regulations; provided, that the emergency procurements shall be made with such competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency, and for the selection of the particular contractor, shall be included in the contract file.(c) Noncompetitive negotiation after competitive solicitation. Contracts issued under procedures set forth in §§ 37-2-19, 37-2-20 and 37-2-59 — 37-2-72 may be negotiated with the successful vendor(s) subject to the provisions of § 37-2-28. A written determination of the basis for the negotiated contract and supporting the negotiated price, shall be included in the contract file.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-22 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-22 - Small purchases.

§ 37-2-22. Small purchases.Procurements, not to exceed an aggregate amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for construction and five thousand dollars ($5,000) for all other purchases may be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 137, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 367, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-23 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-23 - Cancellation of invitation for bids and requests for proposals.

§ 37-2-23. Cancellation of invitation for bids and requests for proposals.An invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation may be cancelled, or all bids or proposals may be rejected, if it is determined, in writing, that the cancellation or rejection is taken in the best interest of the state and approved by the chief purchasing officer.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-24 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-24 - Responsibilities of bidders and offerors.

§ 37-2-24. Responsibilities of bidders and offerors.(a) A written determination of responsibility of a bidder or offeror shall be made and it shall be made in accordance with regulations issued by the chief purchasing officer.(b) A reasonable inquiry to determine the financial strength and responsibility of a business which is a bidder or offeror shall be conducted. The failure of a bidder or offeror to promptly supply information in connection with the inquiry, including, but not limited to, financial statements and business references, shall be grounds for a determination of nonresponsibility with respect to that bidder or offeror.(c) Said financial analysis may include the review of the business by a nationally recognized commercial credit reporting bureau. A consistent policy for ordering credit bureau reports shall be developed and approved by the chief purchasing officer.(d) Except as otherwise provided by law, information furnished by a bidder or offeror pursuant to this section may not be disclosed outside of the division of state purchasing or the purchasing agency administering the contract without prior written consent of the bidder or offeror.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1994, ch. 137, § 1.
RI Gen L § 37-2-25 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-25 - Prequalification of contractors - General.

§ 37-2-25. Prequalification of contractors — General.The chief purchasing officer may provide for prequalification of suppliers as responsible prospective contractors for particular types of supplies, services, and construction. Solicitation mailing lists of potential contractors of the supplies, services, and construction shall include but need not be limited to prequalified contractors. Prequalification shall not foreclose a written determination:(1) Between the time of the bid opening or receipt of offers and the making of an award, that a prequalified supplier is not responsible; or(2) That a supplier who is not prequalified at the time of bid opening or receipt of offers is responsible.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-25.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-25.1 - Prequalification of vendors for electronic reverse auctions.

§ 37-2-25.1. Prequalification of vendors for electronic reverse auctions.(a) Potential bidders shall be prequalified for participation in each electronic auction.(b) A request for qualifications shall be issued stating the intent to conduct a reverse auction in accordance with the provisions of § 37-2-18.1. The request for qualifications shall identify the goods and services to be purchased and the criteria to be used to determine how many and/or which bidders will be selected to participate in the reverse auction. All requests for qualifications shall be solicited through utilization of the Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) as set forth in § 37-2-17.1.(c) Participants shall be selected based on the criteria set forth in the request for qualifications, including agreement to any terms, conditions or other requirements of the solicitation. Written or oral discussions may be conducted with all responsible vendors determined in writing to be reasonably susceptible of being selected for award.(d) Prior to the execution of the auction potential bidders shall be required to receive instruction on the use of the selected electronic bidding procedure. Only bidders who successfully complete the training phase of prequalification shall be permitted to participate in the electronic reverse auction specified in the request for qualifications.History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 296, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-26 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-26 - Prequalification of contractors - Roads - Department of transportation.

§ 37-2-26. Prequalification of contractors — Roads — Department of transportation.Prequalification for a contractor who bids on road work for the department of transportation shall be as follows:(1) A list of equipment in his or her possession and which he or she proposes to use on the contract if awarded to him or her.(2) The name and qualifications of his or her superintendent or supervisory personnel to be assigned to the major features of the work.(3) His or her financial references and an original copy of his or her current financial statement.(4) (i) The successful contractor is required to submit to the Rhode Island department of transportation for approval, executed contract agreement(s) between the contractor and the qualified DBE to be utilized during the performance of the work.(ii) Prior to submitting the above, any subcontractor and/or supplier must first receive subcontract approval by the Rhode Island department of transportation.(5) (i) Provide the number of proposed trainees to be trained in each classification and training programs as stated in the required contract provisions for federal aid projects (training special provisions page 15 par. 3).(ii) The above requirement will be submitted to the Rhode Island department of transportation external equal employment opportunity office for approval.(6) The name of the individual who will act as the equal employment opportunity officer for this company.(7) Four (4) copies on the company's letterhead of certification of nondiscrimination in equal employment opportunity.(8) The successful contractor shall provide the names of proposed subcontractors and the phase and extent of the work which they will perform. If any have not performed similar work for this state, supply experience records for similar types of work performed elsewhere.(9) Copies of letters directly from the contractor's bonding and insurance companies indicating their willingness to furnish the required bonds and insurance.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 158.
RI Gen L § 37-2-27 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-27 - Prequalification - Construction management.

§ 37-2-27. Prequalification — Construction management.A person who bids on a construction management contract shall provide the following information, which information shall constitute the prequalifications for a construction management contract.(1) Firm history.(i) Name of the firm.(ii) Location of principal and branch offices.(iii) Length of time in business.(iv) Firm ownership structure.(v) Annual construction management volume for each of the past five (5) years including number of projects and total construction volume.(2) Personnel.(i) Total number of the firm's personnel, other than secretarial/clerical, by professional or skill group.(ii) Outside firms which will be used to provide such services as estimating, value engineering analysis, scheduling, or computer services.(3) Experience.(i) Projects which the firm has constructed during the past five (5) years, including, those where the firm has served as construction manager including the project name and address, year completed, type of project, construction cost and reference.(4) Project staffing.(i) The firm's proposed management staff for the project including an organizational chart identifying the firm's key staff members and showing how each staff member interacts with other staff members assigned to the project.(ii) Detailed resume for each key staff member which summarizes education, professional registration, professional society membership, construction experience, and construction management project experience.(5) Services.(i) Scope of preconstruction phase services, including how those services are provided, with specific attention to the first budget estimate, methods of cost control, scheduling, value engineering, and the method of reporting project status and schedule position.(ii) Scope of construction phase services and how those services are to be provided.(iii) The firm's method of working with the project architects, engineers, consultants, and other planning team members.(iv) The firm's method of coordinating the efforts of the various trade contractors.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
RI Gen L § 37-2-27.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 37 - Public Property and Works|Chapter 37-2 - State Purchases|Section 37-2-27.2 - Procurement of construction manager at-risk services - Owner's program manager.

§ 37-2-27.2. Procurement of construction manager at-risk services — Owner's program manager.(a) In order to bring the experience and knowledge necessary to maximize the benefits of the construction manager at-risk method of construction management, a using agency shall procure an owner's program manager as set forth in § 37-2-7(32) prior to procuring a construction manager at-risk. The owner's program manager shall have at least seven (7) years experience in the construction and supervision of the construction of buildings of similar size and complexity. The owner's program manager shall not have been employed during the preceding year by the design firm, the construction management at-risk firm, and/or the subcontractors associated with the project.(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or of the general or public laws to the contrary, including any provision exempting any entity from the requirements of this chapter, all public corporations as defined in § 35-20-5(4) and public agencies as defined in § 37-2-7(16), shall be subject to and shall comply with the terms of this section.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 336, § 2; P.L. 2011, ch. 385, § 2; P.L. 2014, ch. 357, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 400, § 1.