NCJ Number
65574
Date Published
1979
Length
21 pages
Annotation
THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S MODEL PROCUREMENT CODE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IS PRESENTED, AND THE PILOT JURISDICTION PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT THE CODE IN PARTICIPATING STATES AND CITIES IS DESCRIBED.
Abstract
THE MODEL PROCUREMENT CODE IS A COMPREHENSIVE ENABLING STATUTE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A LEGISLATIVE FOUNDATION UPON WHICH A STATE OR UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAN BUILD AND OPERATE A MODERN AND EFFICIENT PURCHASING SYSTEM. ITS 12 ARTICLES SET FORTH FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND POLICY GUIDANCE FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REMEDIES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONTROVERSIES RELATING TO PUBLIC CONTRACTS; AND A SET OF ETHICAL STANDARDS GOVERNING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS. IN ADDITION, SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS AND COMMENTARY ARE BEING DRAFTED BY THE CODE COMMITTEES. IN RECOGNITION OF THE DIVERSE PUBLIC PURCHASING NEEDS OF THE VARIOUS STATES, SOME OF THE CODE'S PROVISIONS ARE DRAFTED TO REFLECT ALTERNATIVE AND OPTIONAL PROVISIONS. THE CODE IS INTENDED FOR APPLICATION AT THE STATE LEVEL AND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ON AN OPTIONAL BASIS. EACH ARTICLE OF THE CODE IS SUMMARIZED, AND THE MAJOR ISSUES FACED BY THE PILOT JURISDICTIONS THAT OPERATED UNDER THE CODE ARE INDICATED. TO DATE, EXTENDED PILOT PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED IN KENTUCKY, NEW MEXICO, TENNESSEE, AND LOUISIANA WITH FORMAL ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY IN UTAH. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED--RCB)