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AL HB168
AL HB168Relating to public works contracts; to amend Sections 39-1-1, 39-2-1, 39-2-2, and 39-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required; to further provide for certain notice procedures; to authorize the publication of notice by electronic means; to authorize the use of electronic sealed bids; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within t
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Introduced
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
In Committee
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Crossed Over
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Passed
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2023
Bill Summary
Relating to public works contracts; to amend Sections 39-1-1, 39-2-1, 39-2-2, and 39-2-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required; to further provide for certain notice procedures; to authorize the publication of notice by electronic means; to authorize the use of electronic sealed bids; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of the Alabama Code related to public works contracts. The key provisions are:
1) Increasing the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required from $50,000 to $100,000.
2) Providing more flexible notice procedures for publishing bid notices, including allowing publication on websites in addition to newspapers.
3) Authorizing the use of electronic sealed bids.
4) Excluding certain purchases of heating and air conditioning equipment from the competitive bid requirements under certain conditions.
5) Allowing awarding authorities to negotiate with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder if all bids exceed available funding.
6) Permitting awarding authorities to purchase certain materials or equipment outside the public works contract requirements.
The bill also states that it is excluded from certain constitutional provisions related to requiring new or increased local government expenditures, as it defines a new crime or amends an existing one.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Enacted (on 06/01/2023)
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