SB34 Summary

• Expands exemption from public works sealed bidding requirements for heating and air conditioning unit or system purchases to apply to any governmental entity, not just local governing bodies.

• Requires that governmental entities using the exemption must employ a competitive bid process approved by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts.

• Maintains existing conditions for the exemption including use of an Alabama vendor with approved vendor status and price competitiveness with state purchasing programs.

• Clarifies that the exemption does not waive other public works requirements such as design review, code compliance, and compensation of engineers and architects as mandated by state law.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.