HB3133 Summary

• Lowers the bidding threshold for road district construction, materials, supplies, and equipment purchases from $20,000 to $5,000.

• Requires contracts exceeding $5,000 to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids at least once and at least 10 days before bid opening.

• Specifies that bids must be advertised in newspapers published within the township or road district, or if unavailable, then in the county, or if necessary, in a newspaper with general circulation in the area.

• Exempts professional services from the competitive bidding requirement and allows emergency contracts to be awarded without advertising.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.