MT HB875

Amends Montana's state contract bidding law (18-1-102, MCA) to add exemptions for when resident bidder preference does not apply on construction, repair, or public works contracts

Resident bidder preference is denied if the lowest bidder: has not performed on a prior contract, has requested more than two extensions on a contract, or has failed to perform warranty work on a prior contract

Authorizes cancellation of a contract awarded to the lowest bidder and reassignment to the second lowest bidder when any of the above performance issues have occurred

Appropriates $500 from the general fund to the Department of Administration for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, to update public educational materials about these changes