Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 220 - Department of Administration
Chapter 30 - Purchases
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 4 - Vendor Prequalification
Section 220-RICR-30-00-4.3 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 220 RI Code of Rules 30 00 4.3

Current through September 18, 2024

A. "Division" means the Department of Administration Division of Purchases.

B. "Responsible bidder" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-15(6).

C. "Small disadvantaged business" means either a "minority business enterprise" or "small disadvantaged businesses owned and controlled by persons with disabilities", as defined below.

1. "Small disadvantaged businesses owned and controlled by persons with disabilities" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2.2-2.

2. "Minority business enterprise" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-3(f).

D. "Vendor" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity submitting a proposal to the Division indicating a desire to enter into contracts with the State of Rhode Island, or with whom a Contract is executed by the State Purchasing Agent.

E. "Vendor lists" means lists maintained by the Purchasing Agent containing the names and addresses of registered vendors from whom bids, proposals, and quotations may be solicited. In order to bid on a Solicitation, a vendor must be registered with the Division.

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