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MN SF4088

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mark Koran

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 471.345, subdivision 6, regarding municipal contracting and conflict of interest provisions
  • Prohibits individual manufacturers from drafting bid specifications for municipalities on contracts subject to subdivisions 3 and 3a
  • Prevents entities with a financial stake in contract outcomes from reviewing bids with or on behalf of the municipality
  • Requires municipalities to allow use of alternative materials certified as equivalent by an engineer or other qualified expert
  • Mandates that municipalities use measurable equivalency standards for materials and products when practicable

Legislative Description

Municipal contracting bids transparency increase

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

5/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/17/2018

Full Bill Text

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