SB 2830 Summary

• Increases the threshold for purchases exempt from competitive bidding from $5,000 to $15,000 for local governing authorities and state agencies.

• Allows purchases not exceeding $15,000 to be made without advertising or requesting competitive bids, though agencies may still choose to require competitive bids.

• Raises the threshold for two competitive written bids requirement from purchases over $5,000 to purchases over $15,000 but not exceeding $75,000.

• Requires construction bid items exceeding $15,000 (previously $5,000) to be broken down by components with detailed pricing in written bids.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025.