SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5522

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

Revising provisions relating to public works contracts.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 18, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

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

Senate Staff:Eugene Green (786-7405); Sam Thompson (786-7754)

                  March 20, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 19, 1987

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.

Fiscal Note:      available

Senate Committee - Testified: Duke Schaub, Associated General Contractors; Jack Brown, General Administration