The purpose of these rules (the "Rules") is to comply with the principles, policies and practices the State Purchases Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-2, and to set forth procedures to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the Corporation's procurement system, increase economy in the Corporation's procurement activities by fostering effective competition, and to provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system for the Corporation of quality, integrity and the highest ethical standards.
880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-1.1