§ 22-10-104. Construction — Supplemental nature — Intent
(a) This chapter: (1) Shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purpose; and (2) Is supplemental to all other powers conferred by law and does not restrict or limit any powers that a public entity has under any other law of this state. (b) It is the intent of this chapter to provide an alternative […]
§ 22-10-105. Application
This chapter does not apply to projects of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
§ 22-10-201. Responsible public entity
(a) Before issuing a request for proposals or an invitation for bids, a public entity shall: (1) Seek the advice and consent of the Building Authority Division and the Arkansas Development Finance Authority; and (2) Be designated as the responsible public entity for purposes of developing the qualifying project. (b) A responsible public entity shall: […]
§ 22-10-202. Request by responsible public entity — Fees — Notice
(a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or invitation for bids from private entities for the development of a qualifying project using the guidelines adopted under this chapter. (b) The responsible public entity may charge a reasonable, nonrefundable fee to cover the costs of processing, reviewing, and evaluating a proposal or […]
§ 22-10-203. Requirements for proposals
(a) A qualifying project shall be developed only after the responsible public entity has issued a request for proposals or invitation for bids under § 22-10-202(a). (b) (1) A private entity that intends to be considered for a qualifying project under subsection (a) of this section shall submit a proposal or bid to the responsible […]
§ 22-10-204. Requirements for qualifying projects
(a) A responsible public entity may issue a request for proposals or an invitation for bids for the development of a qualifying project if the responsible public entity determines that: (1) There is a public need for or benefit to be derived from the type of qualifying project being proposed; (2) The proposals or bids […]
§ 22-10-301. Procurement requirements
(a) (1) A responsible public entity may enter into a comprehensive agreement only in accordance with this chapter. (2) A comprehensive agreement may include terms and conditions related to the procurement of services or materials related to the qualifying project. (b) In selecting a qualified respondent: (1) Sections 19-11-801 et seq. apply; (2) Competitive bidding […]
§ 22-10-302. Interim agreement
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, after a responsible public entity has selected the qualified respondent to a request for proposals or invitation for bids, the responsible public entity and the qualified respondent may negotiate an interim agreement that complies with the rules promulgated under this chapter. (b) A responsible public entity may […]
§ 22-10-303. Comprehensive agreement
(a) If a responsible public entity and the qualified respondent have entered into an interim agreement, agree on the findings and conclusions stated in the interim agreement, and desire to proceed with the development of the qualifying project, the responsible public entity and qualified respondent shall negotiate and enter into a comprehensive agreement. (b) If […]
§ 22-10-304. Financing of qualifying project
(a) (1) Financing of a qualifying project may be in the amounts and upon the terms and conditions stated in the interim agreement or the comprehensive agreement. (2) (A) A qualifying project may be financed by the qualified respondent or the responsible public entity, or both, and the qualified respondent and the responsible public entity […]