Section 220-RICR-30-00-14.3 - DefinitionsA. "Debarment" means exclusion from all procurements and termination of all existing or outstanding contracts. A debarred vendor cannot perform work as a subcontractor or subconsultant for the State.B. "Responsible bidder" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-15(6).C. "Small disadvantaged business" means either a "minority business enterprise" or "small disadvantaged businesses owned and controlled by persons with disabilities", as defined below. 1. "Small disadvantaged businesses owned and controlled by persons with disabilities" shall has the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2.2-2.2. "Minority business enterprise" shall have the same meaning as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-3(f).D. "Suspension" means temporary exclusion from procurements, for a specified period of time and termination of outstanding contracts (at the discretion of the Purchasing Agent). A suspended vendor cannot perform work as a subcontractor or subconsultant for the State during the duration of the Suspension.E. "Vendor" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership or other entity submitting a proposal to the Division indicating a desire to enter into contracts with the State of Rhode Island, or with whom a Contract is executed by the State Purchasing Agent.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-30-00-14.3
Adopted effective 11/28/2019