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State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases , Department of Administration

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.