CT HB06906

Raises the threshold for state construction contracts requiring Department of Administrative Services approval from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with higher thresholds for Judicial Branch ($1,250,000) and higher education ($2,000,000) buildings.

Increases the competitive bidding threshold from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for most state construction projects, with $1,500,000 threshold for projects administered by the Department of Administrative Services.

Requires prequalification of contractors for projects exceeding $500,000 and competitive sealed bidding for projects exceeding $1,000,000.

Raises bid security requirements threshold from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for design-bid-build construction contracts.

Updates corresponding thresholds in sections governing University of Connecticut projects and Department of Transportation construction contracts.