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NRS 338.1685 - Declaration of legislative intent. [Effective through June 30, 2021.]

NV Rev Stat § 338.1685 (2019) (N/A)
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The Legislature hereby declares that the provisions of NRS 338.1685 to 338.16995, inclusive, relating to contracts involving construction managers at risk:

1. Are intended:

(a) To promote public confidence and trust in the contracting and bidding procedures for public works established therein;

(b) For the benefit of the public, to promote the philosophy of obtaining the best possible value as compared to low-bid contracting; and

(c) To better equip public bodies to address public works that present unique and complex construction challenges.

2. Are not intended to be used by the State or a political subdivision of this State to:

(a) Limit competition;

(b) Discourage competitive bidding; or

(c) Engage in or allow bid-shopping.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 2958; A 2015, 453; 2017, 4026, 4035)

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