Ark. Code Ann. § 8-5-609: Privatization contracts, service agreements, etc. - Exemption from certain laws

The privatization contract, the service agreement, and any other purchase by the local government in connection with the privatization contract shall not be subject to the provisions of §§ 14-22-101 - 14-22-115 , 14-58-201 - 14-58-203 , 14-58-301 - 14-58-303 , 14-58-305 , 14-58-306 [repealed], 14-58-307 , and 14-58-308 or any other law, rule, or regulation requiring competitive bids.