MN SF3148

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 383B.142 to extend the county board's delegation authority to include job order contracting powers.

Authorizes Hennepin County to use job order contracting for construction projects not exceeding $250,000 in construction cost.

Requires county to issue a request for qualifications with criteria that do not unduly restrict competition or relate to collective bargaining status, with posting on county website for open access.

Establishes minimum bid requirements based on project cost: 2 bids for projects up to $50,000, 3 bids for projects $50,001-$100,000, and 4 bids for projects $100,001-$250,000.

Requires county to select the lowest price bid from qualified contractors and develop a system ensuring reasonable distribution of bid opportunities among all qualified contractors.