Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 37-13 - Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors
Section 37-13-2. - “Contractor” defined — Information required.

§ 37-13-2. “Contractor” defined — Information required.
The term “contractor” as used in this chapter shall mean the bidder whose bid has been accepted by an authorized agency or awarding authority as the bidder possessing the skills, ability, and integrity necessary to the faithful performance of the contract or work, and who shall certify that he or she is able to furnish labor that can work in harmony with all other elements of labor employed or to be employed on the contract or work. Essential information in regard to qualifications shall be submitted in such form to the awarding authority and the director of labor and training as the director of labor and training shall require. The authorized agency or awarding authority shall reserve the right to reject all bids, if it be in the public interest to do so.
History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 290, § 14; P.L. 1955, ch. 3580, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-13-2; P.L. 1965, ch. 77, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 37 - Public Property and Works

Chapter 37-13 - Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors

Section 37-13-1. - Definitions.

Section 37-13-2. - “Contractor” defined — Information required.

Section 37-13-3. - Contractors subject to provisions — Weekly payment of employees.

Section 37-13-3.1. - State public works contract apprenticeship requirements.

Section 37-13-3.2. - Entities subject to provisions — Weekly payment of employees.

Section 37-13-4. - Provisions applicable to public works contracts — Lists of subcontractors.

Section 37-13-5. - Payment for trucking or materials furnished — Withholding of sums due.

Section 37-13-6. - Ascertainment of prevailing rate of wages and other payments — Specification of rate in call for bids and in contract.

Section 37-13-7. - Specification in contract of amount and frequency of payment of wages.

Section 37-13-8. - Investigation and determination of prevailing wages — Filing of schedule.

Section 37-13-9. - Statutory provisions included in contracts.

Section 37-13-10. - Overtime compensation.

Section 37-13-11. - Posting of prevailing wage rates.

Section 37-13-12. - Wage records of contractors and vendors.

Section 37-13-12.1. - Obstruction of enforcement.

Section 37-13-12.2. - Subpoena powers.

Section 37-13-12.3. - Compelling obedience to subpoenas.

Section 37-13-12.4. - Penalty for violations.

Section 37-13-13. - Furnishing payroll record to the awarding authority.

Section 37-13-13.1. - Audits of wage records of out-of-state contractors, subcontractors, and providers.

Section 37-13-14. - Contractor’s bond.

Section 37-13-14.1. - Enforcement — Hearings.

Section 37-13-15. - Review.

Section 37-13-16. - Termination of work on failure to pay agreed wages — Completion of work.

Section 37-13-17. - Private right of action to collect wages or benefits.