IMPACT OF LAW 14.133/21 ON PUBLIC BIDS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ITINGA DO MARANHÃO – MA.: LEGAL ANALYSIS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS[1][1] Article presented to the Bachelor's Degree in Law of the Institute of Higher Education of Southern Maranhão – IESMA/Unisulma.

Abstract

Public bids are one of the fundamental pillars of the Brazilian legal system, ensuring not only competitiveness and transparency in administrative contracting processes, but also compliance with the constitutional principles that govern the Public Administration, as provided for in article 37 of the Federal Constitution of 1988: legality, impersonality, morality, publicity and efficiency. This article aims to analyze the impacts of Law No. 14,133/2021 on public bids in the Municipality of Itinga do Maranhão – MA. The research, of a qualitative and exploratory nature, was based on documentary analysis and application of structured questionnaires with closed questions, directed to public servants and local bidders. The data collected allowed us to evaluate the main challenges faced, such as the lack of technical training, the limitation of the technological infrastructure and the difficulties of adapting to the new legislation. The results demonstrate that, although Law No. 14,133/2021 represents a normative advance, its effective implementation in the municipality depends on structuring institutional efforts and management measures aimed at administrative modernization and transparency.