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R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-1. Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to carry out the state’s policy of supporting the fullest possible participation of firms owned and controlled by minorities and women (MBE’s) in state funded and state directed public construction programs and projects and in state purchases of goo…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-2. Applicability
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This chapter shall apply to any and all state purchasing, including, but not limited to, the procurement of goods, services, construction projects, or contracts funded in whole or in part by state funds, or funds which, in accordance with a federal grant or otherwise, the state e…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-3. Definitions
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(a) “Affirmative action” means taking specific steps to eliminate discrimination and its effects, to ensure nondiscriminatory results and practices in the future, and to involve minority business enterprises fully in contracts and programs funded by the state. (b) “Compliance” me…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-4. Policy
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It is the policy of the state of Rhode Island that minority business enterprises (MBE’s) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of procurements and projects outlined in § 37-14.1-2.