HB 2928 - DIGEST

Modifies existing provisions and provides new provisions regarding public contracting by port districts.

Requires that each port shall maintain a database on a public web site of all contracts.

Provides that personal services may be procured only in certain circumstances.

Provides that emergency contracts and sole source contracts shall be filed with the commission and made available for public inspection.

Provides that the Washington public ports association shall: (1) Report annually to the governor and the senate and house of representatives on sole source contracts;

(2) Adopt uniform guidelines regarding management of personal service contracts; and

(3) Provide a training course for port personnel responsible for executing and managing personal service contracts.