BIDDING LAW Nº 14.133/21 AND THE CHALLENGES OF SMALL MUNICIPALITIES

Abstract

Bidding is a public process for the acquisition of goods and services by the
Public Administration, evolving towards transparency and efficiency. The new Bidding Law No. 14,133/2021 dynamic changes to modernize and streamline this process, promoting greater competition and transparency, in addition to bringing innovations such as competitive dialogue and the efficiency contract. However, despite the benefits brought by this evolution in legislation, significant challenges arise, especially for small municipalities. The objective of this study is to analyze the challenges faced by small municipalities in the implementation of Bidding Law No. 14,133/2021, identifying specific barriers that may affect the effectiveness of bidding processes in these contexts. To this end, this is an exploratory and qualitative study, in which technical procedures of bibliographic and documentary research and methods of deductive and dialectical approaches are used. Small municipalities face significant obstacles to implementing a new Procurement Law, including financial limitations due to reduced budgets, a lean administrative structure and small teams. The lack of technical resources and employee training can make it difficult to comply with the complex requirements of legislation. Furthermore, increased competition, emphasis on transparency and control, risk management and legal compliance pose additional challenges. To overcome these obstacles, smaller municipalities need coordinated efforts, investment in training and adaptation to new bidding modalities, in order to guarantee efficient public contracts in compliance with new legislation.