Bill > LB323

This bill modifies the bidding and construction requirements for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (DOT), primarily focusing on two key changes. First, the bill updates the bid solicitation process for road and bridge construction projects, requiring DOT to publish bid notices both in local newspapers and on its official website for at least 20 days prior to bid submission, with more flexible provisions that allow for minor publication errors or temporary internet service disruptions. Second, the bill changes the threshold for legislative consent on building construction projects, replacing the previous $100,000 limit with a reference to the dollar amount established in section 81-1114.01 for capital construction projects. The bill provides more detailed and flexible guidelines for how DOT can solicit bids for projects over $250,000, allowing for electronic publication and providing some leeway if newspaper publication requirements are not perfectly met. These modifications aim to modernize the DOT's procurement processes and provide more flexibility in project bidding and construction approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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