§ 37-13-2 — § 37-13-2. "Contractorâ€� defined — Information required.

Rhode Island § 37-13-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 37: Public Property and Works
• Ch. 37-13: Labor and Payment of Debts by Contractors

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§ 37-13-2. "Contractorâ€� 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.

Legislative History

G.L. 1938, ch. 290, § 14; P.L. 1955, ch. 3580, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 37-13-2; P.L. 1965, ch. 77, § 1.