CT SB00424

Prohibits state agencies from entering into, amending, or renewing public works contracts (estimated cost over $500,000) with entities that have been convicted of public entity crimes involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation related to public business transactions.

Requires all bidders on public works contracts to submit a sworn written certification indicating whether the owner or any affiliates have been convicted of a public entity crime, with false statements subject to penalties.

Defines "affiliate" to include predecessors, successors, and entities controlled by individuals convicted of public entity crimes, including officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, and employees active in management.

Amends the contractor prequalification process to prohibit the commissioner from issuing or renewing prequalification certificates to contractors with principals, key personnel, or affiliates convicted of public entity crimes.

Becomes effective October 1, 2017, and applies to all public works contracts bid and executed after that date.