Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-56.2-6. Bidding by cities and towns at sales of property

The governing body of any city or town within the state may, by appropriate ordinance, designate any office holder or employee of that city or town to enter a bid or bids in its behalf at any sale of any equipment, supplies, material, or other property, real or personal, owned by the United States or any agency of the United States, and may authorize that person to make any down payment, or payment in full, required in connection with the bidding, within the limits of available appropriations, without regard to any provisions of law which may require: