GA HB137

Public works contracts exempt from payment retention provisions increase from $150,000 to $250,000 (or 45 days duration)

Public school purchasing threshold for considering in-state manufacturer preference increases from $100,000 to $250,000

Competitive bidding requirement for public school construction contracts increases from $100,000 to $250,000

County and municipal road contract negotiation prohibition threshold increases from $200,000 to $250,000

Public works construction projects exempt from bidding requirements increase from $100,000 to $250,000, and state agency contracts requiring Department of Administrative Services oversight increase from $100,000 to $250,000