SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 314

BYRepresentatives H. Sommers,  Hankins and Belcher

Revising provisions relating to public works contracts.

House Committe on State Government

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 30, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Halsan, Chairman; Garrett, Vice Chairman; DeJarnatt, McCaslin, Zimmerman.

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Barbara Howard (786-7410)

                  March 30, 1987

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, MARCH 30, 1987

BACKGROUND:

In awarding contracts for public works projects estimated at $25,000 or greater, the following state agencies must first complete a project advertisement and competitive bid process:  the Departments of General Administration, Fisheries, and Game, and the State Parks and Recreation Commission.

Projects proposed by the above agencies estimated at less than $25,000 are exempt from the project advertisement and competitive bid requirements.  These projects instead require the proponent agency to solicit quotations from contractors chosen randomly from a small works roster, and to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

SUMMARY:

The bill raises from $25,000 to $50,000 the estimated cost below which public works projects are exempt from project advertisement and competitive bid requirements.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Jack Brown, Department of General Administration