2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-55 - Award of Municipal Contracts
§ 45-55-8 - Sole source procurement and emergency procurements.
SECTION 45-55-8
§ 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, the purchasing agent may make or authorize others to make emergency procurements when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety under emergency conditions as defined in regulations or where the procurement will be in the best interest of the city as established by properly promulgated rules and regulations; provided, that emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. A written determination of the basis for the emergency, and for the selection of the particular contractor, shall be included in the contract file.
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