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