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AR HB1843
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Reginald Murdock
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AI Summary
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Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-804 to require the Office of State Procurement to provide written justification to the lowest bidder when a contract is awarded to a different qualified bidder.
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Justification must include details of any issues or concerns identified with the lowest bidder's bid submission.
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Justification must explain to the bidder the process available to respond to any concerns raised about their bid.
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Justification must include a final decision statement detailing why the contract was not awarded to the lowest bidder.
Legislative Description
To Promote Fairness In The Bidding Practices For The Construction Of Publicly Funded Projects; And To Require Justification Of Awarding A Publicly Funded Project To A Bidder Other Than The Low Bidder.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/22/2015