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AR HB1772

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-232 to require sole source procurement contracts be awarded only when the State Procurement Director, procurement agency head, or their designee above the agency procurement official level makes a written determination
  • Requires that other available procurement methods are not applicable and it is not practicable to use commodities or services other than the required or designated one
  • Mandates efforts to obtain price competition unless a written determination is made that only one source exists for the required or designated commodity or service
  • Requires the director or procurement agency head to contact at least four (4) vendors to request bids or offers before making a written determination for service contracts

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Proprietary Or Sole Source Procurements.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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