Section 220-RICR-30-00-5.2 - CompetitionA. In accordance with the purposes set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-2(b)(6), the Chief Purchasing Officer shall assure that all state agency procurement activities foster effective competition, such that economies in expenditure can be obtained. A competitive environment shall be considered to exist when the following conditions are met: 1. Two or more items or offers can be compared to determine relative merit;2. Objective standards of comparison are fairly and impartially applied;3. Offers are evaluated within a market context: a. The lowest price offered may not be considered to be a competitive price when not supported by an evaluation of the market or market conditions within which the offer was rendered;b. Market evaluation must be conducted using objective standards to assure fairness and to encourage participation;4. An equal opportunity for participation in any procurement applies to all prospective offerors, and affirmative action to achieve participation in the procurement process as a means of achieving social objectives is accomplished without violation of these general principles.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-30-00-5.2
Amended effective 11/28/2019
Amended effective 1/18/2024