§ 37-14.1-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to carry out the state’s policy of supporting the fullest possible participation of firms owned and controlled by minorities and women (MBE’s) in state funded and state directed public construction programs and projects and in state purchases of goods and services. This includes assisting MBE’s throughout […]
§ 37-14.1-2. Applicability. This chapter shall apply to any and all state purchasing, including, but not limited to, the procurement of goods, services, construction projects, or contracts funded in whole or in part by state funds, or funds which, in accordance with a federal grant or otherwise, the state expends or administers or in which […]
§ 37-14.1-3. Definitions. (a) “Affirmative action” means taking specific steps to eliminate discrimination and its effects, to ensure nondiscriminatory results and practices in the future, and to involve minority business enterprises fully in contracts and programs funded by the state. (b) “Compliance” means the condition existing when a contractor has met and implemented the requirements […]
§ 37-14.1-4. Policy. It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that minority business enterprises (MBE’s) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of procurements and projects outlined in § 37-14.1-2. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 493, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 523, § 1.
§ 37-14.1-5. Discrimination prohibited. No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against in connection with the award and performance of any project covered by this chapter on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex. History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 493, § 1.
§ 37-14.1-6. Minority business enterprise participation. (a) Minority business enterprises shall be included in all procurements and construction projects under this chapter and shall be awarded a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the dollar value of the entire procurement or project. The director of the department of administration is further authorized to establish by […]
§ 37-14.1-7. Establishment of criteria and guidelines. The director of the department of administration shall establish, by rule and regulations adopted in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42, standards which shall determine whether a construction project is covered by this chapter, compliance formulas, procedures for implementation, and procedures for enforcement which are not inconsistent […]
§ 37-14.1-8. Sanctions. (a) The director of the department of administration shall have the power to impose sanctions upon contractors not in compliance with this chapter and shall include but not be limited to: (1) Suspension of payments; (2) Termination of the contract; (3) Recovery by the state of ten percent (10%) of the contract […]
