18-1-101. Definitions. (1) Unless the context requires otherwise, in this title, “department” means the department of administration provided for in Title 2, chapter 15, part 10. (2) Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part, the following definitions apply: (a) ”Goods” means supplies, equipment, materials, commodities, and specially manufactured products. (b) ”Nonresident bidder” means a bidder whose residence is […]
18-1-102. State contracts to lowest bidder — reciprocity. (1) In order to provide for an orderly administration of the business of the state of Montana in awarding public contracts for the purchase of goods and for construction, repair, and public works of all kinds, a public agency shall, except as provided in Title 18, chapter 2, […]
18-1-103. Resident defined. (1) For the purpose of 18-1-102 and this section, the word “resident” includes actual residence of an individual within this state for a period of more than 1 year immediately prior to bidding. (2) In a partnership enterprise, limited liability company, or association, the majority of all partners or members must have been actual […]
18-1-104. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 92, L. 1979. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1925.1(part).
18-1-105. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 92, L. 1979. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 391, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1925.1(part).
18-1-106. Department of labor and industry to determine residency of selected contractors — applications for redetermination — determination as prima facie evidence. (1) The department of labor and industry shall determine whether or not certain contractors are residents of the state of Montana within the meaning of 18-1-102 and 18-1-103. Any public agency charged by law […]
18-1-107 through 18-1-109 reserved.
18-1-110. Hiring preference for residents of Indian reservations for state construction projects within reservation — rules. (1) For any contract awarded by a state agency for a state construction project within the exterior boundaries of an Indian reservation, except a project partially funded with federal-aid money from the United States department of transportation or when residency […]
18-1-111. Impartiality to be shown in letting contracts. The department may not show any partiality or favoritism not provided for by law in making awards or contracts. History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 66, L. 1923; re-en. Sec. 293.10, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 75, Ch. 326, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1920; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 284, L. 1987; […]
18-1-112. Repealed. Sec. 26, Ch. 181, L. 2001. History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 183, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 197, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 97, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1926; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 512, L. 1987.
18-1-113. Bidder to submit affidavit — penalty. (1) A bidder on a public contract for goods who is claiming a preference under this part shall either have on file with or submit to the public agency with its bid an affidavit specifying in detail, as determined by rule by the department, the basis on which the […]
18-1-114. Rules. The department shall adopt rules necessary to administer the preferences provided in this part. The department’s rules apply to all public agencies. History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 512, L. 1987.
18-1-115 through 18-1-117 reserved.
18-1-118. Access to records of contracting entities. Money may not be spent by a state agency under a contract with a nonstate entity unless the contract contains a provision that allows the legislative auditor sufficient access to the records of the nonstate entity to determine whether the parties have complied with the terms of the contract. […]
