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HI HB1374

Bill

Status

Passed

7/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Johanson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires contractors' past performance on similar public agency projects to be considered as a factor in bid selection process
  • Mandates bidders submit information and assessments of their prior work on similar public agency projects
  • Aims to reduce wasted taxpayer dollars by preventing contractors with histories of delays, cost overruns, and violations from securing public work based solely on lowest bid
  • Committee received support from Department of Education, business groups, and labor organizations; opposition from Department of Accounting and General Services and State Procurement Office
  • Recommended to pass Second Reading and be referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Legislative Description

Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Past Performance

Last Action

Act 239, on 6/27/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1342).

7/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/22/2013
Economic Development, Government Operations and Housing3/7/2013
Finance2/14/2013
Economic Development & Business1/28/2013

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