FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5522

                                  C 218 L 87

BYSenators Halsan, McCaslin and Garrett; by request of Department of General Administration

Revising provisions relating to public works contracts.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

House Committe on State Government

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

For construction, repair, or alteration projects estimated to cost less than $25,000, the Departments of General Administration, Fisheries, and Game as well as the State Parks and Recreation Commission may, in lieu of advertisement and competitive bid, solicit quotations from a small works roster.  This small works roster limit has been in effect since 1982.

SUMMARY:

The maximum dollar amount of a project eligible for the state's small works roster is raised from $25,000 to $50,000.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    46     0

      House 92   3

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987