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Rhode Island Administrative Code
Title 220 - Department of AdministrationChapter 80 - Diversity, Equity and OpportunitySubchapter 15 - Veteran Business Enterprise
Part 1 - Certification and Decertification of Veteran Business Enterprises by the State of Rhode Island and Participation by Veteran Business Enterprises in State Purchases of Goods and Services and Public Works Projects
Section 220-RICR-80-15-1.10 - Grounds for Complaint

220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-15-1.10

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Section 220-RICR-80-15-1.10 - Grounds for Complaint
A. Any person, including a DOA staff member or representative of an awarding authority, can, in writing, make a complaint to DOA against any VBE if that person believes that the VBE is abusing its certified status or failing to conduct itself as a bona fide VBE. DOA reserves the right to investigate any and all complaints.
B. If, after its investigation, DOA finds that a VBE has:
1. Submitted inaccurate or false information to DOA during the certification or recertification process; or
2. Has violated the guidelines of an awarding authority; or
3. Has changed its ownership, control, or management without notifying DOA within thirty (30) days of such change; or
4. Has failed to conduct itself as a bona fide VBE or to maintain its status as an ongoing concern, it may seek an information resolution to the problem, hold a hearing, or immediately decertify the VBE.

220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-80-15-1.10

Adopted effective 7/3/2019