Rhode Island Administrative Code

My Page Title1.1PURPOSES AND POLICIESA.The intent, purpose, and policy of these Procurement Regulations shall be to simply, clarify, and continuously modernize the procurement system for State and local government in accordance with the "State Purchases Act," R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-…

My Page Title10.1DEFINITIONSA."Benefits" shall mean monies or gifts provided by the state to or on behalf of individuals or entities (clients, patients, inmates, employees, nonprofit service providers) the distribution of which may not be prescribed by statute, regulation, or pro…

My Page Title11.1INVENTORY WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENTA.Authority for the centralization of management and control of warehousing is set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-12(1).1.Under the jurisdiction of the Chief Purchasing Officer or his designee, action as appropriate shall be taken …

My Page Title12.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-2-9 and 37-2-13 by the Department of Administration. The Director of the Department of Administration has the authority to delegate certain procurement authority to the Department of Transportatio…

My Page Title13.1PurposeThe purpose of the General Conditions of Purchase is to provide a comprehensive, clear, consistent and reasonable set of contractual terms to serve as the base agreement between the State of Rhode Island ("State") and a Vendor. These General Conditions, al…

My Page Title14.1PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to govern the suspension and debarment of vendors.14.2AuthorityThis Part is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-2.14.3Definitions A."Debarment" means exclusion from all procurements and ter…

My Page Title2.1DEFINITIONSA.R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-7(3), “Chief Purchasing Officer” for state agencies the shall be the Director of the Department of Administration.B.In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-7(19) "Purchasing Agent" shall mean:1.any person authorized by a governm…

My Page Title3.1CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORA.All state employees shall be subject to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-14 and all regulations promulgated by the Rhode Island Ethics Commission, and any special provisions of this section.B.R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-14-1 …

My Page Title4.1PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to govern the prequalification of prospective bidders.4.2AuthorityThis Part is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-2.4.3DefinitionsA.“Division” means the Department of Administration Divisio…

My Page Title5.1DefinitionsA."Bid" means an executed document submitted by a bidder in response to an Invitation for bids, and except as otherwise defined pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-18(a) through (h) "Competitive Sealed Bidding" and these regulations, or a Request for Quot…

My Page Title6.1General ProvisionsA.Definitions1."Negotiation" means contracting by the provisions set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-2-19, 37-2-20, and 37-2-21. These sections refer to competitive negotiation, noncompetitive negotiation, and sole source and emergency procurements…

My Page Title7.1DEFINITIONSA.In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-7(26), "Architect" shall mean a person who, under the provisions of Chapter 5-1-2, by reason of his knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences, and the principles of architecture and architectural desi…

My Page Title8.1DefinitionsA."Change order" shall mean a written authorization signed by the purchasing agent directing or allowing the contractor to proceed with changes, alterations, or modifications to the terms, conditions, or scope of work on a previously awarded contract. S…

My Page Title9.1AUTHORITY TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR COMPETITIONIn certain circumstances competitive bidding for purchases may not be the most cost- effective approach to procurement. The Purchasing Agent may, with the approval of the Chief Purchasing Officer, waiv…

My Page Title2.1Statement of Need/PurposesA.Statement of Need1.Employees and contractors of the State of Rhode Island (“State”) may, in some circumstances, have access to and/or work with confidential information including, but not limited to, federal tax return information, heal…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityA.R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-3(d) provides in part that each public body shall establish written procedures regarding access to public records and that a copy of these procedures shall be posted on the public body's website.B.R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2(a)(1) sta…

My Page Title2.1IntroductionA.These Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules”) are adopted by the Rhode Island Department of Administration (“Department”) as a result of Exec. Order No. 09-08, and pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-11-1 et seq., 42-35-1 et seq. and 42-92-1 et seq. f…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityThis regulation (“Regulation”) is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-11-1 et seq., 42-35-1 et seq., 42-35-6, and 42-35-8. 1.2DefinitionsA.When used in this Regulation, the following words shall have the following meaning…

My Page Title2.1AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-11-1 et seq., 42-35-1 et seq., 36-4-1 et seq., and 42-92-1 et seq.2.2Purpose and ScopeA.These rules (“Rules” or “Regulation”) are adopted for the purpose of assisting in carrying out the func…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 29-6-6, the Office of Library and Information Services may award state grant-in-aid to reimburse the construction or improvement of public library facilities in a city or town. B.Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 29-3.1-7(8) an…

My Page Title2.1Purpose and AuthorityA.Authority1.Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 29-6-3(3), a city or town must submit or cause to be submitted to the office of library and information services evidence that free public libraries in the city or town meet standards of service as set…

My Page Title3.1Authority and PurposeA.Authority1.Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 29-6-9, establishing the Rhode Island Library network, in order to provide each individual in Rhode Island with equal opportunity of access to resources that will satisfy their and society's informatio…

My Page Title4.1AuthorityA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 29-6-7 and 29.6.8, the Office of Library and Information Services may award state grant-in-aid to a state institution to support library services for residents or students provided that the library or libraries in the inst…

My Page Title1.1 Purpose of Rules A.These rules and regulations are promulgated in order to implement R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-24 and are authorized by R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5(a).B.This Chapter was enacted on November 9, 2010 as Chapter 212 of the Public Laws of 2009 is referre…

My Page Title3.1PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to govern the certified MBE Capital Payment Pilot Program (Program), for the sole purpose of facilitating weekly payments to Rhode Island certified minority business enterprise (MBE) subcontractors for completed work on public pr…

My Page Title2.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-11-2.4(d).2.2PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to provide for the orderly and equitable disbursement and repayment of funds from the State Fleet Replacement Revolving Loan Fund. This includes the p…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityAs per the requirement set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-12, titled "Health Care", the State Equal Opportunity Office shall review the equal opportunity activity of all private health care facilities licensed or chartered in the State of Rhode Island.1…

My Page Title2.1AuthorityThese Rules and Regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-11-2.7(d) and R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-3.2(b).2.2ScopeThese Rules shall govern hearings on complaints initiated by the State Equal Opportunity Office pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 2…

My Page Title3.1AuthorityR.I. Gen. Laws § 28-5.1-12 relating to Equal Employment Opportunity, sets forth the procedures and authority of the Rhode Island State Equal Opportunity Office to enforce the State's policy of equal opportunity and affirmative action.3.2PurposeEqual oppor…

My Page Title1.1Purpose and AuthorityPursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-7 which relates to Minority Business Enterprise and R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-1 relating to the Administrative Procedures Act, the Rhode Island Department of Administration has developed Rules and Regulations …

My Page Title2.1AuthorityThe Regulations published herein have been approved and established by the Director of Administration pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-14.1-6, 37-14.1-7, and 37-2.2-3.1 and have been promulgated by the Department of Administration in accordance with the “…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityThe Regulations published herein have been approved and established by the Director of Administration pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-14.3-4 and 37-14.3-5. To qualify as a Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), a firm must meet eligibility standards establis…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.The purpose of these Regulations is to establish certain Rules governing:1.Individual eligibility for enrollment in a Qualified Health Plan;2.Individual eligibility for receipt of advance payments of the premium tax credit and cost sharing reductions;3.En…

My Page Title2.1PurposeA.The purpose of these Regulations is to establish certain rules governing the Rhode Island Reinsurance Program established by the Director pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-157.1-3 for the purposes of stabilizing health insurance rates and premiums in the in…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityA.This Regulation is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 38-2-3 and 42-14-17.1.2PurposesA.To provide procedures for public records access.1.3PolicyA.It is the policy of the Department that all files and records of the Department that are requ…

My Page Title2.1AuthorityA.This Regulation is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-14-17, and 42-92-4.2.2PurposeA.This Regulation is adopted for the purpose of assisting in carrying out the functions, powers and duties assigned to the Department of Business Regulation.B.T…

My Page Title3.1AuthorityThis regulation (“Regulation”) is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-14-1 et seq., R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6, and R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8.3.2DefinitionsA.When used in this Regulation, the following words shall have the fo…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-7-2.1, 27-10-13 and 27-10.3-1.1.2PurposeThe purpose of this Regulation is to implement the requirement of uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in motor vehicle liability polici…

My Page Title10.1AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-29-4.4 and 42-14-17.10.2PurposeThe purpose of this Regulation is to implement the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-29-4.4.10.3ApplicabilityA.Each insurer that writes one percent (1%)…

My Page Title11.1AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-33-11 and 42-14-17.11.2PurposeA.The purpose of this Regulation is to implement the Basic Property Insurance Inspection and Placement Program (hereinafter “this Program”) as follows:1.…

My Page Title12.1Purpose and AuthorityThe purpose of this Part is to implement R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 45-47 entitled "Municipal Liens on Fire Insurance Proceeds". Pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 45-47-2 and 45-47-10, this Part is hereby promulgated.12.2Lien…

My Page Title13.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27- 76-1 et seq., 27-29-4(7) and 27-29-4.1.13.2PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to implement R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-76-1 et seq. Other than the provisions of § 13.12 of this Part, this Part app…

My Page Title14.1AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-76 and 27-8-11.14.2ApplicabilityThis Regulation shall apply to the renewal of (1) personal lines auto insurance, (2) homeowners insurance, and (3) residential fire insurance, or any componen…

My Page Title15.1AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 27-6, 27-9 and 27-44.15.2ScopeThis Part shall apply to all insurers that issue homeowners and/or private passenger automobile insurance to residents of Rhode Island. An insurer tha…

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My Page Title2.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-8-11, 27-9-1 et seq. and 31-47-4.2.2PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to set forth the limitations which apply to cancellation and renewal of private passenger automobile insurance policies…

My Page Title3.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated in accordance with authority granted by R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-9-1 et seq., and R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 27-9-7.2, 27-9-56, 31-47-18 and 45-19-17.3.2PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to set forth rules and procedural requirements to carry …