Rhode Island § 37-2-25 - State Purchases

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§ 37-2-25. State Purchases

R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-25

§ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 37-2-25

What does Rhode Island General Laws § 37-2-25 cover?

Section 37-2-25 ("State Purchases") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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