218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-3.9

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 218-RICR-50-00-3.9 - FACILITY ASSIGNMENT

A. Whenever there will be a facility available either as a Primary, Secondary, or Satellite facility, the State Licensing Agency will provide written notice to each active blind vendor/licensee, who is in good standing.

B. The bid announcement will contain at least the following information:

1. Date facility is available

2. Type of facility

3. Financial data for current fiscal and preceding year to include: gross annual sales, vending income, total facility proceeds, purchases and payroll

4. Facility personnel: number of current or projected

5. Building population

6. Hours of operation

7. Holidays

8. Public transportation

9. Miscellaneous information

10. Program contact person and current manager

11. Cut-off date and time for submitting application. A minimum of two weeks will be allotted for submission of applications/bids

C. Attachments to the Bid Announcement

1. Bid Response Form: The Vendor/licensee may submit an application to bid for the available facility as primary or satellite. The final assignment classification will be based on the highest order selected.

2. Minimum Assignment Criteria which are specific to the facility to be assigned.

3. Other information as needed.

D. Withdrawal of Bid

1. A Vendor/licensee may withdraw their bid at any time prior to bid award.

2. A Vendor/licensee may only withdraw from an awarded bid with 30-days' notice to the S.L.A. to allow the S.L.A. to select the next eligible bidder.

E. Assignment/Award Criteria

1. In order to be assigned any vending facility, the applicant must:

a. Meet the specific criteria established for that facility;

b. Meet the following general criteria:

(1) Satisfy all financial obligations incurred from the operation of the current facility or past facilities;

(2) Be in good standing with BEP;

(3) Receive overall passing score on recent management evaluations, have demonstrated proper business management and customer service practices, be current with all weekly financial reports, tax obligations, Vendor/licensee payments, current with set aside and not otherwise under any corrective action plans.

218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-3.9