Montana § 18-4-122 - Purpose
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 18-4-122 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-4-122. Purpose
Purpose. The underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are to: (1) simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing procurement by the state of Montana; (2) permit the continued development of procurement policies and practices; (3) make as consistent as possible the procurement laws among the various jurisdictions; (4) provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement; (5) ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of the state; (6) provide increased economy in state procurement activities and maximize to the fullest extent practicable the purchasing value of public funds of the state; (7) foster effective, broad-based competition within the free enterprise system; (8) provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity; and (9) provide the exclusive remedies for unlawful bid solicitations or contract awards.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 18-4-122
What does Montana Code Annotated § 18-4-122 cover?
Section 18-4-122 ("Purpose") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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