835 R.I. Code R. 835-RICR-30-00-1.18

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 835-RICR-30-00-1.18 - Minority/Women/Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises

1.18.1 Policy

It is the policy of the NBC that minority business enterprises, women owned business enterprises and veteran-owned business enterprises (M/W/VBEs) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of purchasing transactions pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-14.1 and 37-14.3.

1.18.2 Inclusion of Minority/Women/Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises

A. Whenever possible M/W/VBEs shall be afforded the opportunity to be included in all state and federal funded purchases and construction projects, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-14.1, 37-14.3, and the Regulations governing participation by M/W/VBEs.

B. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 37-14.1 and 37-14.3, the Chief Purchasing Officer may, after considering the overall cost to the NBC prior to making a final determination of award, apply special consideration to the offers of M/W/VBEs when:

1. The solicitation provides for such consideration; and

2. The offer is fully responsive to the terms and condition of the solicitation; and

3. The price offer made by the M/W/VBE is determined to be within a competitive range (not to exceed five percent (5%) higher than the lowest responsive price offer) for the product or services; and

4. The firm making the offer conforms to the definition of an M/W/VBE.

C. In accordance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1-7, it will be NBC's goal to make all efforts to award ten percent (10%) of the dollar value of the work performed against state and federal funded purchasing and contracts for construction exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to M/WBE where it has been determined that subcontract opportunities exist and where certified M/WBE contractors are available.

D. In accordance with the with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.3-4, it will be NBC's goal to make all efforts to award three percent (3%) of the dollar value of the work performed against state and federal funded purchasing and contracts for construction exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) to VBE where it has been determined that subcontract opportunities exist and where certified VBE contractors are available.

835 R.I. Code R. 835-RICR-30-00-1.18