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 45-55-6. – Competitive negotiation.
§ 45-55-6. Competitive negotiation. (a) When, under regulations adopted by the city or town council, the purchasing agent determines, in writing, that the use of competitive sealed bidding is not practicable, and except as provided in §§ 45-55-8, 45-55-9, and 45-55-10 a contract may be awarded by competitive negotiation. (b) Adequate public notice of the […]
Section 45-55-7. – Negotiations after unsuccessful competitive sealed bidding.
§ 45-55-7. Negotiations after unsuccessful competitive sealed bidding. (a) In the event that all bids submitted pursuant to competitive sealed bidding under § 45-55-5 result in bid prices in excess of the funds available for the purchase, and the purchasing officer determines in writing: (1) That there are no additional funds available from any source […]
Section 45-55-8. – Sole source procurement and emergency procurements.
§ 45-55-8. Sole source procurement and emergency procurements. (a) A contract may be awarded for a supply, service, or construction item without competition when, under published regulations, the purchasing officer determines, in writing, that there is only one source for the required supply, service, or construction item. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, […]
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 45-54-28. – Construction.
§ 45-54-28. Construction. Whenever the context permits in this chapter, the use of the plural includes the singular and the plural, and the use of any gender is deemed to include all genders. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 421, § 1.