2. In compliance with all applicable intergovernmental agreements, the conditions determined by this Act aim to promote0.1° 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.