SB01184 Summary

• Increases competitive bidding threshold for state purchases from $50,000 to $100,000 effective October 1, 2023, with notice requirements on State Contracting Portal.

• Raises emergency purchase exemption limit from $10,000 to $25,000 for both state agencies and University of Connecticut, effective October 1, 2023.

• Allows state agencies and UConn to purchase equipment and supplies from contracts held by other state governments, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and public purchasing consortia.

• Requires non-competitive state contracts over $10,000 to be posted on Department of Administrative Services website, except for minor emergency purchases under $10,000.

• Modifies University of Connecticut construction contracting procedures including design-build and construction manager at-risk project requirements, with prequalification standards and maximum guaranteed pricing rules effective October 1, 2023.