HB 2164 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

     Declares an intent of the legislature that:  (1) All agencies, departments, and any other state entity receiving appropriations from the legislature deliver high quality services to the people of the state of Washington in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible;

     (2) the director of general administration, through the state purchasing and material control director established in RCW 43.19.180, be provided the highest level of flexibility in the purchase of all materials, supplies, services, and equipment necessary for the efficient support, maintenance, repair, and use of all agencies and departments under RCW 43.19.190;

     (3) state agencies, departments, and institutions consider and use as often as possible strategies that foster cost control, innovation, and increased quality or level of service through the use of competition in the purchase or delivery of services; and

     (4) classified employees whose employment would be directly affected be afforded an opportunity to offer alternatives to any contracts to be competitively bid by state agencies, institutions of higher education, and related boards.

     Repeals RCW 28A.400.285 and 41.06.382.