SENATE BILL REPORT

SSB 5514

BYSenate Committee on Governmental Operations (originally sponsored by Senators Talmadge, von Reichbauer, Nelson and Bender)

Revising competitive bidding requirements for water and sewer districts.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 16, 1987; February 19, 1987

Majority Report:  That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5514 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Walt Corneille (786-7452)

                  April 15, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 10, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The only instance wherein the competitive bid requirements, for materials purchased or work ordered by a water district or a sewer district, may be waived is upon a declaration of emergency.

SUMMARY:

In addition to a declaration of emergency, the competitive bid requirements for purchases by a sewer district or water district may be waived for purchases which are clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply, and purchases in special instances wherein the price may be best established by direct negotiation.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Joe Daniels, Washington State Association of Water Districts; Bert Lysen, Southwest Suburban Sewer District; Dick DuCharme, Utility Contractors Association; Bill Mudge, Washington State Association of Sewer Districts

HOUSE AMENDMENT:

A water or sewer district may not designate the engineer for an extension to its system if the extension is privately financed and constructed.  However, the water or sewer district may approve or reject the plans or designs prepared by the engineer for the private party.