| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee | |
HB 1914
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Changing public works provisions for institutions of higher education.
Sponsors: Representatives Buri, Hunt, Hinkle, Sells and Wood.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/23/07
Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).
Background:
Whenever the cost of building, construction, renovation, remodeling, or demolition is more than
$35,000 at a regional or state university, or at The Evergreen State College, the project is subject
to a public bid process. If a project involves one trade or craft area, such as electrical, and the
estimated cost is $15,000 or more, the project must be bid. If a project is estimated to cost
$25,000 or more, the project is deemed a "public works" and the prevailing rate of wage must be
paid on that project. The public bid process is not required if a contract is awarded under the
small works roster process. The small works roster process may be used for projects estimated
to cost $200,000 or less.
Summary of Bill:
Requirements for a public bid process at regional and state universities, and The Evergreen State
College are modified. Projects estimated to cost $50,000 or more must be bid. If the project
involves one trade or craft area, it must be bid if the estimated cost is $20,000 or more.
Community colleges are added as an entity to which these provisions apply.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.