§ 19-11-1010 - Development and use of performance-based contracts. - Arkansas Statutes

19-11-1010. Development and use of performance-based contracts.

(a) Performance-based contracts provide an effective, efficient method of monitoring and evaluating the overall quality of services provided.

(b) The practice of including benchmark objectives that the provider must attain at specific intervals during the term of the contract is an essential requirement for measuring performance.

(c) Under regulations promulgated by the State Procurement Director, all state agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions of higher education shall use performance-based standards in professional and consultant service contracts.