5268-S2 AMH POLL STEP 039

  

2SSB 5268 - H AMD 596

By Representative Pollet

ADOPTED 04/10/2023

On page 28, line 19, after "area." insert "A state agency or authorized local government utilizing direct contracting pursuant to this subsection must rotate through the contractors on the appropriate small works roster and must, when qualified contractors are available from the roster who may perform the work or deliver the services within the budget described in the notice or request for proposals, utilize different contractors on different projects."

On page 28, after line 23, insert the following:

"(iii) The state agency or authorized local government must notify small, minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses on the applicable roster when direct contracting is utilized."

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires a state agency or authorized local government utilizing direct contracting to rotate through the contractors on the appropriate small works roster. Requires a state agency or authorized local government to notify small, minority, women, or veteran-owned businesses on the applicable roster when direct contracting is utilized.  

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