OBJECTIVE

1.4.3.6 OBJECTIVE: Section 13-4-1 NMSA 1978 is titled "Public Works Contracts" and states in relevant part that, "it is the duty of every office department, institution, board, commission or other governing body or officer thereof of this state or of any political subdivision thereof to award all contracts for the construction of public works or for the repair, reconstruction, including highway reconstruction, demolition or alteration thereof, to a resident contractor whenever practicable. The objective of this rule is to establish a process for a contractor to attain certification as a "resident contractor". [1.4.3.6 NMAC - Rp, 1 NMAC 5.4.6, 11-15-01]