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DE SB23

Bill

Status

Passed

5/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

George Bunting

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 401, Volume 62, Laws of Delaware regarding the Town of Frankford's charter by revising Section 26 on contracts, bidding, and awards
  • Raises the threshold for public competitive bidding from $2,000 to $7,500 for expenditures involving supplies, materials, equipment, construction, labor, or contractual services
  • Requires the Town Manager to advertise for bids according to procedures prescribed by ordinance, or if no ordinance is adopted, subjects procurement to Delaware State Procurement Act
  • Allows professional services contracts (accounting, architecture, auditing, engineering, law, planning, surveying) to be negotiated rather than bid, with advertisement required for contracts exceeding $7,500
  • All contracts must be approved by Town Council before becoming effective and protected by bonds, penalties, and conditions as determined by the Town

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Laws Of Delaware Relating To The Town Of Frankford's Charter.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Administration3/30/2011
Community/County Affairs3/17/2011

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