Rhode Island supports results-focused contracting through regulatory and procedural mechanisms embedded in the state’s General Conditions of Purchase (220-RICR-30-00-13). These require contract performance prior to payment, allow for damages in cases of non-performance, and permit pre-award evaluation of vendor capacity and past performance. Training and support for agencies in procurement planning and contract oversight further advance active contract management.

Additionally, Rhode Island’s Division of Purchases provides contract managers with a self-guided curriculum, PROC 301, designed to instruct best practices for active contract management. The materials guide users on how to identify contract performance expectations and get best contract performance outcomes, including through the use of active contract management.

Rhode Island General Law § 37-14.1 and related procurement rules require a portion of contracts to be awarded to certified enterprises, with provisions for preference within a competitive range. This structure reflects a commitment to more inclusive economic opportunity.