The Legislature hereby declares that the provisions of NRS 338.1685 to 338.16995, inclusive, relating to contracts involving construction managers at risk:

1. 1. Are intended:

   1. (a) To promote public confidence and trust in the contracting and bidding procedures for public works established therein;
   2. (b) For the benefit of the public, to promote the philosophy of obtaining the best possible value as compared to low-bid contracting; and
   3. (c) To better equip public bodies to address public works that present unique and complex construction challenges.

2. 2. Are not intended to be used by the State or a political subdivision of this State to:

   1. (a) Limit competition;
   2. (b) Discourage competitive bidding; or
   3. (c) Engage in or allow bid-shopping.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 2958; A 2015, 453; 2017, 4026, 4035; 2021, 736, 2218)