Official Rhode Island State Procurement Portal

Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)

Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) is the official state procurement portal for Rhode Island. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Rhode Island state agency contracts.

Portal URL: https://www.ridop.ri.gov/

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open Rhode Island bid opportunities right now — aggregated across Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) plus county, city, school, hospital, and university systems.

How to register on Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)

Register through RIVIP for State of Rhode Island contract opportunities.

Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)) are handled by separate Rhode Island agencies.

Small business and set-aside programs

Rhode Island operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:

  • Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Governing law

Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 37-2 (State Purchases Act)

RI MBE goals apply to most state procurement above certain thresholds.

Current Rhode Island bid opportunities

Live from Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) plus every Rhode Island county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system. Updated every 6 hours.

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Common questions about Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)

What is Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)?

Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) is the official state procurement portal for Rhode Island. Register through RIVIP for State of Rhode Island contract opportunities.

How do I register on Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)?

Register through RIVIP for State of Rhode Island contract opportunities. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://www.ridop.ri.gov/.

What is the Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) login URL?

Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) is accessed at https://www.ridop.ri.gov/. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Rhode Island state contracts.

Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)?

Yes. Rhode Island operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) bidders: Rhode Island Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Each has its own certification process.

What law governs procurement through Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP)?

Rhode Island procurement is governed by Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 37-2 (State Purchases Act). RI MBE goals apply to most state procurement above certain thresholds.

Where do I find current Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) opportunities?

Rhode Island Vendor Information Program (RIVIP) publishes opportunities at https://www.ridop.ri.gov/. ProcureTap also aggregates Rhode Island state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.

Written by the ProcureTap procurement research team. Last reviewed .