LEGAL BASIS; APPLICATION

1.1 Legal Basis. The Secretary of Transportation and Public Works, in accordance with the powers conferred upon him by Law No. 198 of May 15, 1943, as amended by Law No. 131 of September 2, 2010 and Law No. 170 of August 12, 1988, as amended, hereby enacts the following regulations to establish the applicable legal framework for the contracting and management of all public works. 1.2. Application. The provisions of these Regulations shall be applicable to all contracts for public works executed by all government agencies, departments, public corporations and instrumentalities. PART B. UNIFORM GENERAL CONDITIONS