Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.1 - PURPOSEA. The Office of Rehabilitation Services/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI), as the designated state unit, has the authority to act as the "State Licensing Agency" or "S.L.A." for the purpose of establishing vending facilities in order to carry out its full responsibilities under the Randolph-Sheppard Act to provide employment to qualified persons who are blind. These regulations are designed to assure that priority is given to blind persons in the operation of vending facilities on State and Federal property, and wherever feasible, one or more vending facilities are established on State and Federal property. These regulations will:1. define required conditions for applicant to be considered a qualified applicant2. define standards for selection of licensed vendors3. define selection, transfer, and promotion system for vendors4. specify facility bid/assignment criteria and process5. specify review, hearing, and arbitration of vendor complaints 6. specify factors for termination218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-3.1