Section 880-RICR-00-00-1.4 - Application of RulesA. These Rules shall apply to all expenditures of funds by the Corporation under a contract, except:1. with respect to the acquisition, disposal, leasing, financing, and operation of real property and improvements,2. with respect to contracts between the Corporation and the State and contracts between the Corporation and political subdivisions of the State or other governments, and 3. as otherwise provided by law.B. Nothing in these Rules shall prevent the Corporation from complying with the terms and conditions of any grant, gift, bequest, or cooperative agreement except where such terms and conditions may conflict with requirements of law. The provisions of these Rules shall be considered to be incorporated in all contracts of the Corporation to which they apply.C. In addition, competitive bids shall not be required: 1. For contractual services where no competition exists such as sewage treatment, water, and other public utility services;2. When, in the judgment of the Chief Purchasing Officer, food, clothing, equipment, supplies, or other materials to be used in laboratory and experimental studies can be purchased otherwise to the best advantage of the state;3. When instructional materials are available from only one source;4. Where rates are fixed by law or ordinance;6. For commercial items that are purchased for resale;7. For professional, technical, or artistic services, which shall be procured pursuant to the provisions §§ 1.12 and 1.13 of this Part;8. For all other commodities, equipment, and services which, in the reasonable discretion of the Chief Purchasing Officer, are available from only one source;9. For interests in real property.10. For works of art for museum and public display;11. For published books, maps, periodicals, newspaper or journal subscriptions, and technical pamphlets;12. For licenses for use of proprietary or patented systems; 13. For services of visiting speakers, professors, performing artists, and expert witnesses; and14. For the acquisition of pre-owned motor vehicles.880 R.I. Code R. 880-RICR-00-00-1.4