Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 220 - Department of Administration
Chapter 30 - Purchases
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 13 - General Conditions of Purchase
Section 220-RICR-30-00-13.15 - Claims

A. Setoff

Any claim against a Vendor may be deducted by the State from any money due it in the same or other transactions. If no deduction is made in such fashion, the Vendor shall pay the State the amount of such claim on demand. Submission of a voucher and payment, thereof, by the State shall not preclude the State Purchasing Agent from demanding a price adjustment in any case when the good or service is delivered or is later found to deviate from the Contract.

B. Damages for Claims

The Purchasing Agent may assess dollar damages against a Vendor determined to be non-performing or otherwise in default of its contractual obligations equal to the cost of remedy incurred by the State, and make payment of such damages a condition for consideration for any subsequent award. Failure by the Vendor to pay such damages shall constitute just cause for disqualification, rejection, and/or suspension. Vendor may appeal any assessment of damages in accordance with § 1.6 of this Subchapter.