Introduced
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To require the state to solicit competitive bids for all procurement contracts greater than $25,000, rather than requiring competitive bids when they are deemed to be “in the state’s best interests,” as under current law. This would not apply in certain emergency situations specified in the bill. The bill would apply to supplies, materials, services, insurance, utilities, third party financing, equipment, printing, and “all other items as needed by state agencies”.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not include the $25,000 threshold, but does require competitive solicitation unless purchases are made using policies or procedures to ensure that they are made at "fair and reasonable" prices.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)
To require the state to solicit competitive bids for all procurement contracts, rather than requiring competitive bids when they are deemed to be “in the state’s best interests,” as under current law, unless the purchases are made using policies or procedures to ensure that purchases are made at "fair and reasonable" prices. This would not apply in certain emergency situations specified in the bill. The bill would apply to supplies, materials, services, insurance, utilities, third party financing, equipment, printing, and “all other items as needed by state agencies”.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To require the state to solicit competitive bids for all procurement contracts, rather than requiring competitive bids when they are deemed to be “in the state’s best interests,” as under current law, unless the purchases are made using policies or procedures to ensure that purchases are made at "fair and reasonable" prices. This would not apply in certain emergency situations specified in the bill. The bill would apply to supplies, materials, services, insurance, utilities, third party financing, equipment, printing, and “all other items as needed by state agencies”.
