Section 45-55-8.1. – Qualification-based selection of architects and engineers.
§ 45-55-8.1. Qualification-based selection of architects and engineers. (a) When the purchasing agent determines that the city or town needs the services of a professional architect or engineer, the purchasing agent shall follow the qualification-based selection process for the procurement of architectural and engineering consulting services. (b) Federal requirements. In the procurement of architectural, engineering, […]
Section 45-55-8.2. – Qualification-based selection of program managers, construction managers, or construction managers at risk.
§ 45-55-8.2. Qualification-based selection of program managers, construction managers, or construction managers at risk. When the purchasing agent determines that the city or town needs the services of a program manager, construction manager, or construction manager at risk, the purchasing agent shall follow the regulations, as defined in § 45-55-4(16), for qualification-based selection for the […]
Section 45-55-9. – Small purchases.
§ 45-55-9. Small purchases. Procurements, not to exceed an aggregate amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for construction and five thousand dollars ($5,000) for all other purchases may be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the municipality. These amounts shall be increased or decreased annually hereafter at the same rate as the […]
Section 45-55-10. – Cancellation of invitation for bids and requests for proposals.
§ 45-55-10. Cancellation of invitation for bids and requests for proposals. An invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation may be cancelled, or all bids or proposals rejected, if it is determined, in writing, that action if taken is not in the best interest of the municipality and approved by the chief […]
Section 45-55-11. – Responsibilities of bidders and offerors.
§ 45-55-11. Responsibilities of bidders and offerors. (a) A written determination of responsibility of a bidder or offeror shall be made in accordance with regulations issued by the municipality. (b) A reasonable inquiry to determine the responsibility of a bidder or offeror may be conducted. The failure of a bidder or offeror to promptly supply […]
Section 45-55-12. – Prequalification of contractors — General.
§ 45-55-12. Prequalification of contractors — General. The municipality may provide for prequalification of suppliers as responsible prospective contractors for particular types of supplies, services, and construction. Municipalities which choose to provide for prequalification of suppliers shall adopt regulations for prequalification in the same manner provided for in the adoption of ordinances in the manner […]
Section 45-55-13. – Exclusion of state mandated costs.
§ 45-55-13. Exclusion of state mandated costs. The provisions of §§ 45-13-7 through 45-13-10 do not apply to this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 394, § 1.
Section 45-55-4. – Definitions.
§ 45-55-4. Definitions. The words defined in this section have the following meanings whenever they appear in this chapter, unless the context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning or a different definition is prescribed for a particular section, group of sections or provision. (1) “Business” means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole […]
Section 45-55-5. – Competitive sealed bidding.
§ 45-55-5. Competitive sealed bidding. (a) Contracts exceeding the amount provided by § 45-55-9 shall be awarded by competitive bidding unless they are professional engineering/architectural services pursuant to § 45-55-8.1 and it is determined in writing that this method is not practicable. Factors to be considered in determining whether competitive sealed bidding is practicable shall […]
Section 45-55-5.1. – Business exempt.
§ 45-55-5.1. Business exempt. The North Kingstown Bus Contractors Association and the Scituate School Bus Owners Club are exempt from the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 394, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 33, § 1.