SB 1036 Summary

• Requires purchasing agencies to make written determinations that contract amounts for health and human services purchases are fair and reasonable, supported by cost or pricing data analysis.

• Reduces procurement policy board membership from seven to six members and adjusts the nominating committee composition from four to three members.

• Modifies treatment service purchasing procedures to allow contracts up to $100,000 for one year for unanticipated, industry-standard services based on demonstrated competence and fair pricing.

• Increases the small purchase threshold for health and human services from $25,000 to $100,000.

• Establishes a state payor committee within the department of health to create unified performance metrics, evaluation standards, and reimbursement rates for behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness services; requires contractors to disclose other federal, state, or county funding sources upon request.