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GA SB76

GA SB76
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Introduced
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2023
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to increase the dollar value trigger of certain considerations related to in-state purchasing preferences for certain contracts and purchases; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to increase the dollar value related to when certain school construction contracts must be subject to competitive bidding; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public works bidding, so as to increase the dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt from bidding requirements; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing, so as to increase the dollar value related to when construction or public works contracts must be conducted and negotiated by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to increase the dollar value thresholds for various public works and construction-related contracts in Georgia. Specifically, it would raise the exemption limit from competitive bidding requirements for certain public works contracts from $150,000 to $250,000, increase the threshold for in-state purchasing preferences from $100,000 to $250,000, raise the competitive bidding requirement for school construction contracts from $100,000 to $250,000, and increase the dollar value that triggers the state's Department of Administrative Services to conduct and negotiate construction or public works contracts from $100,000 to $250,000. The overall aim of the bill is to adjust these monetary thresholds to account for inflation and changes in the construction industry.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted By Substitute (on 03/28/2024)

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