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MS HB1506
Bill
Status
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Lamar
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 17-17-5 to allow boards of supervisors and municipal governing bodies to extend solid waste collection and transportation contracts for an additional four (4) years without rebidding if contracts contain no increases beyond inflationary adjustments and no service changes.
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Original contract term for solid waste collection and transportation remains up to six (6) years, with the new extension option adding up to four (4) additional years under specified conditions.
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Modifies Section 31-7-13 to clarify that solid waste contract extensions authorized under Section 17-17-5 are exempt from the request for proposals procedure normally required for contracts exceeding $50,000.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Contracts for collection of city/county solid wastes; authorize to extend for 4 years without rebid under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/22/2016