Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-22 (2026)

Small purchases

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Procurements, not to exceed an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for construction and ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for all other purchases may be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. Procurement requirements shall not be artificially divided so as to constitute a small purchase under this section.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2005 · leading case: Associated Builders & Contractors of Rhode Island, Inc. v. Dep't of Admin., 787 A.2d 1179 (R.I. 2002).

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Associated Builders & Contractors of Rhode Island, Inc. v. Dep't of Admin., 787 A.2d 1179 (R.I. 2002). ““(b) The invitation for bids shall state whether the award shall be made on the basis of the lowest bid price or the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.”

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island v. Najarian, 865 A.2d 1074 (R.I. 2005). “Section 37-2-18 provides in pertinent part: "(a) Contracts exceeding the amount provided by § 37-2-22 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding unless it is determined in writing that this method is not practicable.”

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