Ark. Code Ann. § 22-9-802: Legislative intent

The General Assembly intends that this subchapter:

(1) Provide for the efficient procurement of goods and services by governmental units;

(2) Promote the economical, nondiscriminatory, and efficient administration and completion of state and state-funded or state-assisted construction projects;

(3) Provide for fair and open competition for construction contracts, grants, tax abatements, and tax credits awarded by governmental units;

(4) Prohibit requirements for certain terms in construction contracts awarded by governmental units or supported through grants and tax subsidies and abatements by governmental units;

(5) Prohibit expenditure of public funds under certain conditions;

(6) Prohibit certain terms in procurement documents for certain expenditures by governmental units involving public facilities; and

(7) Provide powers and duties for certain public officers, employees, and contractors.