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: (b) Discourage competitive bidding; or(c) Engage in or allow bid-shopping.Added to NRS by 2013, 2958; A 2015, 453; 2017, 4026, 4035; 2021, 736, 2218Amended 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.