Senate Bill No. 1379 - Summary

• Raises the threshold for competitive bidding requirements on services and personal property from $50,000 to $75,000 in Section 67-2803, while maintaining the $50,000 threshold for public works construction.

• Updates Section 67-2806 to increase the lower procurement threshold from $50,000 to $75,000 for purchases between $75,000 and $150,000 (previously $50,000-$100,000), requiring solicitation to at least three vendors with at least three business days to respond.

• Updates the higher procurement threshold from $100,000 to $150,000 for sealed bid processes, maintaining existing requirements for two published notices and competitive bidding procedures.

• Effective date is July 1, 2022, with the bill declared an emergency measure.