HB 1615 Summary

• Expands state procurement requirements to include remanufactured products, equipment, and instruments in addition to products with recycled content.

• Defines "remanufactured" as products that have undergone rebuilding, repair, or restoration to meet or exceed original manufacturer specifications and may be sold with different warranties.

• Requires state agencies and the Department of Management Services to review and revise procurement procedures to eliminate discrimination against recycled and remanufactured items, except where necessary to protect public health and safety.

• Establishes procedures for bidding on recycled and remanufactured products, including certification requirements and allows up to 10 percent price preference for vendors offering qualifying items, plus an additional 5 percent for in-state sourced materials or remanufactured products.

• Requires any decision not to procure recycled or remanufactured products to be accompanied by detailed technological justification explaining why such items cannot meet performance standards or availability requirements.