Solicitations
The City solicits goods and services through various forms and levels, as provided for in the Rhode Island General Laws:
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Sealed Bids - Generally, competitive sealed bids are used for goods or services expected to exceed $5,000.00 or construction projects over $10,000, unless it is in the City’s best interests to do otherwise, as allowed by the Central Falls Home Rule Charter and State Purchasing laws. Sealed bids are solicited by an Invitation to Bid as advertised on the city or state's website.
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Competitive negotiations, pursuant to § 45-55-6 and city purchasing regulations.
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Non-competitive negotiations, pursuant to §§ 45-55-7 and 45-55-8 and city purchasing regulations.
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Small purchase procedures, pursuant to § 45-55-9 and city purchasing regulations.
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Qualification based selection (QBS) process for architects/engineers, pursuant to § 45-55-8.1 and city purchasing regulations.
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Sole source procurement and emergency procurement, pursuant to § 45-55-8 and city purchasing regulations.
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Appointment or retention of attorneys and medical personnel are discretionary pursuant to § 45-55-14.
Bid results are reviewed by the requesting Department, which then recommends to the Purchasing Department an award to a particular vendor. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bids if it is deemed in the best interests of the City to do so.
