Sections 5-18A-43 to 5-18A-47 , inclusive, are intended to provide for more economical, nondiscriminatory, neutral, and efficient procurement of construction-related goods and services by this state and political subdivisions of this state as market participants by providing for fair and open competition in government contracts. Source: SL 2014, ch 40 , § 1.
Fair and open competition in government contracts
SDCL § 5-18A-42 — under PUBLIC AGENCY PROCUREMENT--GENERAL PROVISIONS.
SDCL § 5-18A-42