Alabama § 41-4-143 - Types of Contract.
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§ 41-4-143. Types of Contract.
(a) Subject to the limitations of subsection (b), any type of contract that will promote the best interests of the state may be used under this article.
(b)(1) The use of a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract is prohibited.
(2) A cost-reimbursement contract may be used only when a determination is made in writing that either of the following apply:
a. The cost-reimbursement contract is likely to be less costly to the state than any other type of contract.
b. It is impracticable to obtain the supplies or services required except under a cost-reimbursement contract.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-4-143 ("Types of Contract.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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