The award and execution of contracts for major construction, including but not limited to roads, bridges, airports, buildings and dams, shall be made by the governing authority of the using agency. The procurement officer responsible for the procurement shall give notice to prospective bidders pursuant to Section 13-1-104 NMSA 1978.
History: Laws 1984, ch. 65, § 73; 1987, ch. 348, § 3.
Cross references. — For public works contracts, see 13-4-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.
Electrical contract for state correctional facility. — Former Section 13-1-10 NMSA 1978 did not preclude the department of corrections from using the services of the state construction manager for the purpose of awarding an electrical contract for work at a state correctional facility. State v. Integon Indem. Corp., 1987-NMSC-029, 105 N.M. 611, 735 P.2d 528.
Legislative intent. — The legislature intended that public construction projects come within the safeguards of the former State Purchasing Act, and be awarded whenever practicable to New Mexico contractors. 1962 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 62-80.
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