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State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases, Department of Administration
Agency Announcements
Vendor OSP Registration & Bid Submission Training
We invite vendors to attend a live virtual demonstration of the OSP System through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This session will provide tips for system, website, and vendor registration. Please register HERE.
NEW Contract Administrative Fee Notice Effective January 1, 2026
NEW Contract Administrative Fee Assessment Effective January 1, 2026
Get the Vendor Notice HERE In 2025, the Rhode Island General Assembly amended the “State Purchases Act” via R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-12(b) to authorize the Chief Purchasing Officer to establish, charge and collect from State contractors a contract administrative fee not to exceed one-third of one percent (0.33%) of the total value of the annual spend against a contract awarded to a State contractor effective January 1, 2026.