The Legislature hereby declares that the provisions of NRS 338.1685 to 338.16995, inclusive, relating to contracts involving construction managers at risk:
1. Are intended:
(a) To promote public confidence and trust in the contracting and bidding procedures for public works established therein;
(b) For the benefit of the public, to promote the philosophy of obtaining the best possible value as compared to low-bid contracting; and
(c) To better equip public bodies to address public works that present unique and complex construction challenges.
2. Are not intended to be used by the State or a political subdivision of this State to:
(a) Limit competition;
(b) Discourage competitive bidding; or
(c) Engage in or allow bid-shopping.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2958; A 2015, 453; 2017, 4026, 4035)