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SupplyRI - Supplier Readiness and Procurement Program

SupplyRI connects Rhode Island small and diverse businesses, including construction trade contractors, with large-scale anchor purchasers (including construction companies), providing supplier readiness training to help them compete for contracts. Enhanced with $1.75 million in FY2024–2025 funding.

About this program

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Eligibility

Rhode Island small businesses, including MWBE-owned and diverse trade contractors, seeking to compete for contracts with large anchor institutions such as hospitals, universities, utilities, and major construction firms.

Requirements

  • Must be a Rhode Island small or diverse-owned business
  • Registration in the SupplyRI supplier network
  • Participation in supplier readiness training and technical assistance