House Bill 1420 Summary

• Exempts state agency purchases related to museum exhibits and display items (including artifacts, replicas, mannequins, artwork, and creative works) from competitive bidding requirements under the public purchasing law.

• Requires agencies using this exemption to submit an annual written report by December 1 to legislative appropriations committees and oversight committees identifying any purchases where the selected option cost more than 25% above the lowest available option.

• Exempts personal or professional services contracts for the design, operation, or maintenance of museum exhibits from Public Procurement Review Board approval and oversight.

• Amends Section 31-7-413 regarding evaluation factors for request for proposals processes, requiring price to receive at least 35% weighting in evaluation criteria.

• Effective July 1, 2024, with the exemption provisions set to stand repealed on June 30, 2024 (creating a temporary one-day window).