HB 3274-S - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

Requires all contracts for public work required by a port district to be awarded using a competitive bid process.

Requires, by January 1, 2010, each port to maintain a database on a public web site of all contracts, including public works and personal services.

Establishes a policy of open competition for all personal service contracts entered into by port districts.

Requires all port personal service contracts to be entered into pursuant to competitive solicitation with exceptions.

Requires port emergency contracts and sole source contracts to be filed with the elected port commission and made available for public inspection.

Requires the municipal research services center to develop uniform guidelines for the effective and efficient management of personal service contracts by all ports.

Requires the Washington public ports association to provide a training course for port personnel responsible for executing and managing personal service contracts.