Nev. Rev. Stat. § 338.1685

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 338.1685 - Declaration of legislative intent

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.

NRS 338.1685

Added to NRS by 2013, 2958; A 2015, 453; 2017, 4026, 4035; 2021, 736, 2218
Amended by 2021, Ch. 371,§5, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended by 2021, Ch. 371,§3, eff. 6/4/2021.
Amended by 2021, Ch. 165,§3, eff. 5/27/2021.
Amended by 2021, Ch. 165,§1.5, eff. 5/27/2021.
Amended by 2017, Ch. 562,§1, eff. 7/1/2017.