CT HB06802

Replaces newspaper advertising requirement with online notice on the Department of Administrative Services website and State Contracting Portal for state space leases of 2,500+ square feet, with at least 15 days' notice before final selection.

Increases expenditure thresholds for higher education constituent units and the Military Department from $2 million to $3 million for projects involving remodeling, alteration, repair, or enlargement of real assets.

Raises the "project" definition threshold for consultant services from $500,000 to $750,000, effective July 1, 2023, with annual adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for Construction.

Requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to adopt regulations by January 1, 2024 for annual threshold adjustments using the Producer Price Index by Commodity: Construction (WPU80), rounded to the nearest $100.