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AL HB168
Bill
Status
6/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kerry Underwood
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AI Summary
HB168 Summary
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Increases the threshold for requiring competitive bidding on public works contracts from $50,000 to $100,000.
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Allows notice of contract completion to be published through multiple methods including newspapers, websites maintained by newspapers, or awarding authority websites, for a minimum of three weeks instead of four successive weeks in newspapers only.
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Authorizes awarding authorities to solicit and receive sealed bids through electronic means (electrical, digital, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or similar technology) provided secure transmission and sealed bids until opening are ensured.
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Modifies performance and payment bond requirements to align with the increased $100,000 threshold and clarifies contractor notification procedures using electronic mail in addition to telegram, facsimile, or letter.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to public works contracts; to amend Sections 39-1-1, 39-2-1, 39-2-2, and 39-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required; to further provide for certain notice procedures; to authorize the publication of notice by electronic means; to authorize the use of electronic sealed bids; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last Action
Enacted
6/1/2023