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AL HB24
Bill
Status
4/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
William Roberts
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AI Summary
HB24 Summary
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Reduces payment deadline for public works contracts from 45 days to 35 days after awarding authority acceptance of completed work.
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Requires pre-bid meetings to be held at least 7 days prior to bid opening when such meetings are held.
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Prohibits modification of project specifications within 24 hours of bid opening.
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Establishes procedures for designated persons to review completed work within 10 days and submit invoices, with dispute resolution processes for rejected invoices.
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Allows contract terms to be altered upon discovery of materially different subsurface or unknown physical conditions, with architect or engineer investigation and recommendation required.
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.
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Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on April 3, 2014 at 5:44 p.m. on April 3, 2014.
4/3/2014