Rhode Island § 37-2-38 - State Purchases
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§ 37-2-38. State Purchases
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-38
§ 37-2-38. Issuance of specifications.
(a) The chief purchasing officer shall have responsibility for issuing and maintaining all standard specifications for supplies, services, and construction required by the state. Among its duties, it shall, to the greatest extent practicable:
(1) Prepare and issue standard specifications for supplies, services, and construction commonly required by the state;
(2) Revise all standard specifications to conform to all technical and scientific advances pertaining to the supplies, services, and construction described in those specifications, and to reflect changes in the state’s requirements and user agencies; and
(3) Establish guidelines for drafting specifications.
(b) All specifications shall be drafted so as to maximize, to the extent practicable, competition in fulfillment of the state’s requirements.
History of Section.
P.L. 1989, ch. 526, § 2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 37-2-38
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 37-2-38 cover?
Section 37-2-38 ("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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