CT SB01133

State contracting agencies must allow bidders to adjust bids downward by deducting an estimated 5% Connecticut state income tax on salaries of employees directly assigned to the project for bid calculation purposes.

Contractors whose bids receive adjustments under this provision must have their payments reduced if actual employee salaries paid are less than projected, with the reduction equal to the difference in estimated taxes between projected and actual salaries.

State contracting agencies must verify actual employee counts annually for contracts lasting more than one year, or before final payment for shorter contracts, and adjust compensation accordingly within one year.

Municipalities may establish ordinances allowing preference for supplies, materials, equipment, and services produced, assembled, manufactured, or provided within Connecticut when other factors are equal, and may set sealed bidding thresholds up to $7,500.

The Commissioner of Administrative Services must develop a method by January 1, 2015 to measure environmental impact and costs in state construction contracts, considering distance from project site, fuel consumption, and pollution from transportation of goods.