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AZ SB1058

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Martin Quezada

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Establishes preference for Arizona bidders when two or more low, responsive offers from responsible bidders are tied, by increasing nonresident bidder bids by 5 percent.

  • Requires bidders to perform at least 50 percent of labor using Arizona workers who file tax returns in the state, with contract price reductions for non-compliance equal to the percentage of labor needed to meet the threshold.

  • Defines "Arizona bidder" as one that: is authorized to transact business in Arizona, maintains physical presence in the state, pays all assessed taxes, and performs at least 50 percent of labor with in-state workers.

  • Applies to contracts awarded under section 41-2533, subsection G of the state procurement code.

Legislative Description

State procurement; identical bids

Definitions

Last Action

Senate COM Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (7-1-0-0)

2/21/2019

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