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HI HB1374
Bill
Status
Passed
7/2/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aaron Johanson
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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
Full Bill Text
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