Arkansas Code § 19-11-202 - Purposes and Policies

The underlying purposes and policies of this subchapter are to:

(1) Simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing procurement by this state;

(2) Permit the continued development of procurement policies and practices;

(3) Provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement;

(4) Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of this state;

(5) Provide increased economy in state procurement activities by fostering effective competition; and

(6) Provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity.

Last modified: November 15, 2016