2004-S AMH SILV GOWE

SHB 2004 - H AMD

By Representative Silver

     On page 6, after line 2, insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 8.  A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:

     In any competitive bid under this chapter, where a private contractor is negatively impacted by the loss of a contract to a division of correctional industries work program, the department of corrections and department of general administration shall review the contract award and shall reconsider the bid for re-award.

     Factors that shall be considered in determining whether a private contractor is negatively impacted as a result of the loss of the contract include: loss of shortterm and longterm revenues, temporary and permanent reductions in workforce, and loss of tax revenues.

     Reconsideration of the bid shall be based on an equalization adjustment for all expenses not realized by the department of corrections, including, but not limited to prevailing wages, health benefits, business and occupation taxes and employee related taxes paid by the private contractor."

     Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:  Requires the department to review bid awards if a private contractor is negatively impacted by the loss of a contract to a division of correctional industries work program, and establishes criteria for determining negative impact and factors to consider in review.

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