Senate Bill 1372 Summary

• Amends Idaho Code Section 67-2805 to revise public works construction procurement procedures for political subdivisions at three expenditure levels: under $50,000, $25,000-$100,000, and over $100,000, with corresponding bidding requirements and timelines.

• Establishes two competitive bidding categories for projects exceeding $100,000: Category A (open to all licensed contractors, lowest bid wins) and Category B (prequalified contractors only, with supplemental qualification standards based on technical competence and experience).

• Requires written objections to bid specifications or procedures be submitted at least one to three business days before bid opening, depending on project size, with administrative officers responding in writing to objectors.

• Mandates all bids and bid documents be open to public inspection under Idaho public records law (sections 9-337 through 9-347) after bid approval or rejection of all bids.

• Amends Idaho Code Section 67-2806 to apply the same public bid inspection and disclosure requirements to procurement of services or personal property valued over $25,000.