2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
CHAPTER 37-2 - State Purchases
§ 37-2-17 - Method of source selection.

SECTION 37-2-17

   § 37-2-17  Method of source selection. – Except for purchases solicited pursuant to the provisions for small purchases set forth in § 37-2-22, all state contracts and purchases shall be solicited through utilization of the Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) as set forth in § 37-2-17.1. Except as otherwise authorized by law, all state contracts shall be awarded by:

   (1) Competitive sealed offers, pursuant to § 37-2-18;

   (2) Competitive negotiation, pursuant to §§ 37-2-19 and 37-2-20;

   (3) Noncompetitive negotiation, pursuant to § 37-2-21;

   (4) Small purchase procedures, pursuant to § 37-2-22; or

   (5) Reverse auctions, pursuant to § 37-2-18.1.

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