SB237 Summary

• Requires pre-bid meetings for public works contracts to be held at least 7 days prior to bid opening, with exemption for road and bridge projects.

• Prohibits modification of project specifications within 24 hours before bid opening, except for road and bridge projects.

• Reduces payment timeframe from 45 days to 35 days after awarding authority designee approves completed work, with designated person required to review work within 10 days.

• Establishes procedures for disputing submitted invoices, requiring written notice of disapproval within 10 days with reasons and dispute resolution procedures specified.

• Allows contract term alterations when subsurface or unknown physical conditions materially differ from contract specifications, with architect/engineer investigation and recommendation required within 10 days of discovery.

• Exempts road, bridge, and highway projects from prompt payment contract requirements and pre-bid meeting timeframe rules.