C-65.1 - Act respecting contracting by public bodies

Section 2 Disposition versions

2022-12-02

2. In compliance with all applicable intergovernmental agreements, the conditions determined by this Act aim to promote

(0.1)  public confidence in the public procurement process by attesting to the integrity of tenderers;

(1)  transparency in contracting processes;

(2)  the honest and fair treatment of tenderers;

(3)  the opportunity for qualified tenderers to compete in calls for tenders made by public bodies;

(3.1)  the use of public contracts as a lever for the economic development of Québec and its regions;

(4)  the use of effective and efficient contracting procedures, including careful, thorough evaluation of procurement requirements that furthers the pursuit of sustainable development within the meaning of the Sustainable Development Act (chapter D-8.1.1);

(4.1)  the search for the best value in the public interest;

(5)  the implementation of quality assurance systems for the goods, services or construction work required by public bodies; and

(6)  accountability reporting by the chief executive officers of public bodies to verify the proper use of public funds.

For the purposes of this Act, “intergovernmental agreement” means a public procurement liberalization agreement between Québec and another jurisdiction, or an agreement to which Québec has, in accordance with the Act respecting the Ministère des Relations internationales (chapter M-25.1.1), declared itself bound.

2006, c. 29, s. 2; 2012, c. 25, s. 2; 2013, c. 23, s. 104; 2022, c. 18, s. 1.

2013-11-06

2. In compliance with all applicable intergovernmental agreements, the conditions determined by this Act aim to promote

(0.1)  public confidence in the public procurement process by attesting to the integrity of tenderers;

(1)  transparency in contracting processes;

(2)  the honest and fair treatment of tenderers;

(3)  the opportunity for qualified tenderers to compete in calls for tenders made by public bodies;

(4)  the use of effective and efficient contracting procedures, including careful, thorough evaluation of procurement requirements that reflects the Government’s sustainable development and environmental policies;

(5)  the implementation of quality assurance systems for the goods, services or construction work required by public bodies; and

(6)  accountability reporting by the chief executive officers of public bodies to verify the proper use of public funds.

For the purposes of this Act, “intergovernmental agreement” means a public procurement liberalization agreement between Québec and another jurisdiction, or an agreement to which Québec has, in accordance with the Act respecting the Ministère des Relations internationales (chapter M-25.1.1), declared itself bound.

2006, c. 29, s. 2; 2012, c. 25, s. 2; 2013, c. 23, s. 104.

2012-12-07

2. In compliance with all applicable intergovernmental agreements, the conditions determined by this Act aim to promote

(0.1)  public confidence in the public procurement process by attesting to the integrity of tenderers;

(1)  transparency in contracting processes;

(2)  the honest and fair treatment of tenderers;

(3)  the opportunity for qualified tenderers to compete in calls for tenders made by public bodies;

(4)  the use of effective and efficient contracting procedures, including careful, thorough evaluation of procurement requirements that reflects the Government’s sustainable development and environmental policies;

(5)  the implementation of quality assurance systems for the goods, services or construction work required by public bodies; and

(6)  accountability reporting by the chief executive officers of public bodies to verify the proper use of public funds.

For the purposes of this Act, “intergovernmental agreement” means a public procurement liberalization agreement between Québec and another jurisdiction.

2006, c. 29, s. 2; 2012, c. 25, s. 2.

2008-10-01

2. In compliance with all applicable intergovernmental agreements, the conditions determined by this Act aim to promote

(1)  transparency in contracting processes;

(2)  the honest and fair treatment of tenderers;

(3)  the opportunity for qualified tenderers to compete in calls for tenders made by public bodies;

(4)  the use of effective and efficient contracting procedures, including careful, thorough evaluation of procurement requirements that reflects the Government’s sustainable development and environmental policies;

(5)  the implementation of quality assurance systems for the goods, services or construction work required by public bodies; and

(6)  accountability reporting by the chief executive officers of public bodies to verify the proper use of public funds.

For the purposes of this Act, “intergovernmental agreement” means a public procurement liberalization agreement between Québec and another jurisdiction.

2006, c. 29, s. 2.