5453.E AMH KRAF WAYV 258

ESB 5453 - H AMD TO LG COMM AMD (H-2718.1/19) 512

By Representative Kraft

ADOPTED 04/12/2019

On page 2, line 12 of the striking amendment, after "or" insert "if no bid is received on the first call the board may readvertise and make a second call or shall solicit electronic or written quotations from a minimum of three qualified contractors and shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. After an award is made, the quotations shall be open to public inspection and available by electronic request. The district shall attempt to distribute opportunities for projects equitably among contractors willing to perform in the geographic area of the work. The district shall maintain a list of contractors contacted and the contracts awarded during the previous twenty-four months. The district also"

EFFECT: Allows an irrigation district board that has not received any bids after a first call to either: (1) readvertise and make a second call; or (2) solicit electronic or written quotes from a minimum of 3 contractors and award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Requires the quotations to be open to public inspection and available by electronic request after an award is made. Requires the district to attempt to distribute opportunities for projects equitably among contractors willing to perform in the geographic area of the work. Requires the district to maintain a list of contractors contacted and the contracts awarded during the previous 24 months.

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