Senate Bill No. 2270 - Summary

• Requires governing bodies to publish advertisements for public improvement bids for three consecutive weeks, with the first publication at least 21 days before bid opening in the official newspaper and in a trade publication, electronic plan service, builders exchange, or other industry-recognized method.

• Exempts public improvements financed by special assessments from the three-week requirement, instead requiring only two weeks of publication in the official newspaper with the first publication at least 14 days before bid opening.

• Requires governing bodies to publish notices of requests for qualifications in a newspaper of general circulation in the county and in a construction trade publication, electronic service, builders exchange, or other industry-recognized method for three consecutive weeks with the first publication at least 21 days before opening.

• Requires governing bodies to mail copies of invitations to interested parties upon written request.

• Senate passed 45-0 (2 absent); House passed 94-0.