Provides that for district commissions in counties where fewer than two qualified bidders are located, prudent utility management means performing work with regularly employed personnel utilizing material of a worth not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars in value without a contract.

Provides for the awarding of a contract to purchase any item, or items of the same kind of materials, equipment, or supplies in an amount exceeding ten thousand dollars per calendar month, but less than fifty thousand dollars per calendar month, exclusive of sales tax, the commission may, in lieu of the procedure described in RCW 54.04.070 and 54.04.080 requiring public notice to invite sealed proposals for such materials, equipment, or supplies, pursuant to commission resolution use the process provided in RCW 39.04.190.