Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 220 - Department of Administration
Chapter 30 - Purchases
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 10 - Expenditures Which Are Not Procurements (220-RICR-30-00-10)
Section 220-RICR-30-00-10.3 - EXCEPTIONS TO COMPETITION

Universal Citation: 220 RI Code of Rules 30 00 10.3

Current through September 18, 2024

A. For the purpose of administering R.I. Gen Laws Chapter 37-2, grants, benefits, entitlements, subsidies and reimbursements shall not be considered procurements. The following types of expenditures shall not be subject to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-2 for competitive procurement:

1. Reimbursement to local governments (e.g., for educational expenses or public works projects).

2. Reimbursements of third parties for client-demand services, e.g., payments for medical services when the client selects the physician shall be considered benefits for which competitive solicitation is not required.

3. Entitlements for specific recipients or categories of recipients as prescribed by legislative mandate (including federal programs).

4. Grants, subsidies, entitlements or benefits purchased.

5. Grants in the form of subsidies or general assistance shall be administered by state agencies in accordance with legal mandates restricting or defining the use of such funds.

6. Grants, subsidies, entitlements or benefits purchased on behalf of, or paid directly to, individuals. Examples include but shall not be limited to:
a. transportation services - public bus, taxicab, ferry);

b. education and recreation benefits;

c. fees - tuition costs, registration; and

d. medical, dental, food stamps, etc.

7. Employee expenses, subsidies and benefits. Examples include but shall not be limited to:
a. meals, parking, mileage and travel not covered by state contract;

b. allowances (e.g., tools, clothing) per union contract;

c. fees - dues/membership, tuition costs, conference registration.

d. tuition; and

e. tests/examinations/certifications.

8. Claims - reimbursement for damages. Vouchers for tort claims authorized by the General Assembly, accompanied by a copy of the appropriate legal decision and authorized by the Budget Office may be submitted directly to the Controller for payment.

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