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AL HB303
Bill
Status
2/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
William Roberts
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AI Summary
HB303 Summary
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Pre-bid meetings for public works contracts must be held at least seven days prior to bid opening if held at all.
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Specifications for public works projects may not be modified within 24 hours of the bid opening.
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Payment for completed public works must be made within 30 days instead of the previous 45-day requirement, and awarding authorities must review and approve invoices within 10 days of submission.
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Removes the provision allowing awarding authorities to delay payment until receipt of funds, making the 30-day payment requirement apply regardless of fund availability.
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Contract terms may be adjusted if subsurface or latent physical conditions encountered during work differ materially from those indicated in the contract, with adjustments to reflect cost or time changes.
Legislative Description
Contracts, payment of state contractors, state may not increase time for payment beyond 30 days, time frame to hold pre-bid meetings specified, review of invoices in specified time frame required, alteration of contract allowed under certain circumstances, Sec. 39-2-2, 39-2-12 am'd.
State Agencies
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013