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AL SB290
Bill
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SB290 Summary
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Increases the competitive bidding threshold for public works contracts from $50,000 to $100,000.
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Authorizes publication of contract notices through electronic means including newspapers' websites and awarding authority websites, with a minimum three-week publication period replacing the previous four-week newspaper requirement.
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Permits sealed bids to be solicited and submitted through electronic means provided the awarding authority adopts rules ensuring secure transmission and sealed status until bid opening.
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Establishes an automatic cost adjustment mechanism beginning October 1, 2027, allowing dollar amounts in the statute to increase every five years based on Consumer Price Index changes, subject to Legislative Council approval.
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Updates the State Building Commission reference to the Division of Real Property Management of the Department of Finance and clarifies exemptions for the Department of Transportation on certain road projects under $250,000.
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; to authorize certain statutory dollar amounts to be increased based on increases in the Consumer Price Index; 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
Read Second Time in Second House
5/24/2023