5760-S AMH CHAS MASS 061

SSB 5760 - H AMD TO CB COMM AMD (H-3117.1/09) 613

By Representative Chase

ADOPTED 4/16/2009

    On page 1, at the beginning of line 1 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "On page 1, line 12, after "process," strike "design-bid-build process,""

    On page 1, after line 6 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "On page 3, after line 4, insert the following:

    (3) A contractor may appeal the university's determination that the contractor does not meet the qualifications criteria to bid on a project. Appeals must be made in writing and submitted to the board within seven days. The board shall resolve an appeal within forty-five days of receipt of the appeal and shall send a written determination of its decision to the party making the appeal.

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly."

    On page 6, after line 17 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "On page 3, line 24, after "process," strike "design-bid-build process,""

    On page 6, after line 23 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "On page 4, after line 36, insert the following:

    (3) A contractor may appeal the university's determination that the contractor does not meet the qualifications criteria to bid on a project. Appeals must be made in writing and submitted to the board within seven days. The board shall resolve an appeal within forty-five days of receipt of the appeal and shall send a written determination of its decision to the party making the appeal.

    Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly."

EFFECT:  Removes the design-bid-build projects from the authority granted in the bill. Adds the ability for a contractor to appeal a determination that the contractor is not qualified to bid on a project.

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