Public contracts for construction or construction-related services are typically awarded through a traditional competitive process to the bidder who offers the best value or lowest price. Although this process is complex and often time-consuming, it serves the public interest by helping ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, fairly and transparently. However, because it does not always make sense to follow traditional procurement procedures, Arizona law authorizes alternative construction contract delivery methods. “Emergency construction contracting” is just one of several alternative ways to do business with the government.