HB4342 Summary

• Increases the competitive bidding threshold for park district contracts from $25,000 to $30,000 for supplies, materials, and work.

• Applies the new $30,000 threshold to sealed bid requirements and public bid opening procedures for park districts.

• Allows park districts to set lower bidding thresholds through board policy if desired.

• Maintains existing exemptions from competitive bidding for professional services, utility contracts, emergency expenditures (with 3/4 board approval), and other specified contract types.