Bill > LB180

This bill modifies the State Procurement Act to change requirements for public lettings and biddings, with a specific focus on providing exceptions for the Department of Natural Resources. The bill amends two sections of Nebraska's statutes to adjust how government entities handle bid processes and contract requirements. In the first section, the bill clarifies that bids may be withheld from disclosure until an intent to award is issued and adds language about the Public Water and Natural Resources Project Contracting Act. The second section expands the list of contract types exempt from certain procurement requirements by specifically adding Department of Natural Resources contracts for water infrastructure projects to the list of exceptions. This means the Department of Natural Resources will have more flexibility in how it contracts for water-related infrastructure work, potentially simplifying and expediting its procurement processes. The bill aims to provide more administrative flexibility while maintaining general oversight of government contract procedures, with a particular emphasis on supporting the Department of Natural Resources' project management capabilities.

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