FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 1196

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Background:

State agencies and certain local governments may use a small works roster process to award contracts for public works estimated to cost $200,000 or less. A single roster may be created or different rosters created for different specialties or categories of anticipated work. In addition, distinctions may be made between contractors based on geographic areas. The agency or local government may solicit bids from all appropriate contractors on the roster, but at a minimum five bids must be solicited. The contract, if awarded, is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. An effort must be made to equitably distribute the opportunity among contractors on the appropriate roster if bids are solicited from fewer than all contractors on the roster.

If the estimated cost of the work is between $100,000 and $200,000, and the state agency or local government chooses to solicit bids from fewer than all the appropriate contractors, the remaining contractors on the roster must be notified that quotations on the work are being sought.

Summary:

The maximum dollar amount allowed for use of a small works roster process is raised from $200,000 to $300,000, and the dollar amount requiring notification of all contractors on the roster is changed from between $100,000 and $200,000 to between $150,000 and $300,000.

Votes on Final Passage:

House	95	1
Senate	43	4