18-4-101. Repealed. Sec. 53, Ch. 519, L. 1983. History: (1), (2)En. 82-1902.1 by Sec. 8, Ch. 97, L. 1977; Sec. 82-1902.1, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 7, Ch. 66, L. 1923; re-en. Sec. 293.7, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 69, L. 1949; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 301, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 72, Ch. 326, L. 1974; amd. […]
18-4-102. Repealed. Sec. 53, Ch. 519, L. 1983. History: (1), (2)En. Sec. 8, Ch. 66, L. 1923; re-en. Sec. 293.8, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 301, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 496, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 242, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 73, Ch. 326, L. 1974; Sec. 82-1918, R.C.M. 1947; (3)En. Sec. 11, […]
18-4-103. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 175, L. 1979. History: En. 82-1915.1 by Sec. 70, Ch. 326, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 82-1915.1.
18-4-104. Renumbered 18-4-133. Code Commissioner, 1983.
18-4-105. Renumbered 18-4-141. Code Commissioner, 1983.
18-4-106 through 18-4-110 reserved.
18-4-111. Renumbered 2-17-501. Code Commissioner, 1983.
18-4-112 through 18-4-120 reserved.
18-4-121. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Montana Procurement Act”. History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 519, L. 1983.
18-4-122. Purpose. The underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are to: (1) simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing procurement by the state of Montana; (2) permit the continued development of procurement policies and practices; (3) make as consistent as possible the procurement laws among the various jurisdictions; (4) provide for increased public confidence in the procedures followed in […]
18-4-123. Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise or a different meaning is prescribed for a particular section, the following definitions apply: (1) ”Business” means a corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint-stock company, joint venture, or other private legal entity. (2) ”Change order” means a written order, signed by an authorized department representative, directing the […]
18-4-124. Local government adoption of procurement provisions — alternative project delivery contracts. (1) A political subdivision or school district may adopt any or all parts of this chapter and the accompanying rules promulgated by the department. (2) A governing body, as defined in 18-2-501, may adopt the provisions of Title 18, chapter 2, part 5, and use […]
18-4-125. Collection of data concerning public procurement. All using agencies shall cooperate with the department in the preparation of statistical data concerning the procurement, usage, and disposition of all supplies and services, and the department may employ trained personnel as necessary to carry out this function. All using agencies shall furnish such reports as the department […]
18-4-126. Public access to procurement information — records — retention. (1) Procurement information is a public record and must be available to the public as provided in 2-6-1003, 18-4-303, and 18-4-304. (2) All procurement records must be retained, managed, and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Title 2, chapter 6, parts 10 and 11. (3) Written […]
18-4-127 through 18-4-130 reserved.
18-4-131. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 443, L. 1997. History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 519, L. 1983.
18-4-132. Application. (1) This chapter applies to: (a) the expenditure of public funds irrespective of their source, including federal assistance money, by this state acting through a governmental body under any contract, except a contract exempted from this chapter by this section or by another statute; (b) a procurement of supplies or services that is at no cost […]
18-4-133. Purchases exempt from general requirements. (1) When immediate delivery of articles or performance of service is required by the public exigencies, the articles or service required may be procured by open purchase or contract at the place and in the manner in which the articles are usually bought and sold or the services engaged between individuals […]
18-4-134 through 18-4-140 reserved.
18-4-141. Contract transfers and collusion prohibited — violations and penalty. (1) A contract or order or any interest in a contract or order may not be transferred, assigned, or subcontracted by the party to whom the contract or order is given to any other party without the express written approval of the state, and the state […]
