4-13.6-2-1. Purposes and policies of article

IN Code § 4-13.6-2-1 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 1. This article shall be construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies, which are to:

(1) simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing public works and professional service contracts;

(2) maintain public confidence in the procedures surrounding the awarding and administration of public works and professional service contracts;

(3) ensure fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the public works system covered by this article;

(4) provide increased economy in public works activities covered by this article and maximize the purchasing value of the public funds of this state;

(5) foster effective broad based competition within the free enterprise system; and

(6) provide safeguards for the maintenance of a public works system of quality and integrity.

As added by P.L.24-1985, SEC.7.