Section 45-55-11 - Responsibilities of bidders and offerors(a) A written determination of responsibility of a bidder or offeror shall be made in accordance with regulations issued by the municipality.(b) A reasonable inquiry to determine the responsibility of a bidder or offeror may be conducted. The failure of a bidder or offeror to promptly supply information in connection with a reasonable inquiry may be grounds for a determination of nonresponsibility with respect to a bidder or offeror.(c) Except as otherwise provided, by law, information furnished by a bidder or offeror pursuant to this section may not be disclosed outside of the purchasing department administering the contract without prior written consent of the bidder or offeror.R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-55-11