§ 42-13.1-17. Equality of opportunity.
No bid under this chapter shall be deemed complete nor awarded if the bid fails to include a specific written plan for the bidder to be in conformity with § 37-14.1-6, ensuring that minority business enterprises reach a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the dollar value of the bid. Pursuant to §§ 37-14.1-1 and 37-14.1-3, for the purposes of chapter 13.1 of title 42, women shall be included in the definition of “minority business enterprise.” The aforementioned written plan should be submitted on forms created and distributed by the director of administration.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 3, § 2; P.L. 2016, ch. 4, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-13.1 - The Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction, and Maintenance Fund
Section 42-13.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-13.1-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-13.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-13.1-4. - Authority to collect tolls on large commercial trucks only.
Section 42-13.1-5. - Collection of tolls on passenger cars and other vehicles expressly prohibited.
Section 42-13.1-7. - Designation of toll bridges.
Section 42-13.1-8. - Amount of tolls.
Section 42-13.1-9. - Limitations on use of revenue.
Section 42-13.1-10. - Procurement of toll facilities.
Section 42-13.1-11. - Penalty for nonpayment of toll.
Section 42-13.1-12. - Additional penalties — Toll evasion.
Section 42-13.1-13. - Conformance to statute, rules, and regulations.
Section 42-13.1-14. - Severability.
Section 42-13.1-15. - Bridge preservation and salt mitigation.