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WA HB1461
Concerning contracts for materials or work required by joint operating agencies.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Passed
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to contracts for materials or work required by 2 joint operating agencies; and amending RCW 43.52.560. 3
AI Summary
This bill updates the procurement thresholds for joint operating agencies (JAOs), which are public entities responsible for managing utility infrastructure, specifically raising the dollar amounts at which they must solicit competitive sealed bids for materials, equipment, supplies, and construction projects. The bill increases the threshold for purchasing materials, equipment, or supplies from $15,000 to $30,000, and modifies the construction project bid requirements by establishing different thresholds based on the complexity of the work: projects involving multiple crafts or trades now require sealed bids for work estimated to cost more than $150,000, while projects involving a single craft or trade require sealed bids for work estimated to cost more than $75,500. These changes are intended to provide JAOs with more flexibility in procurement while still maintaining competitive bidding practices to ensure cost-effectiveness and transparency in public purchasing. The bill amends a specific section of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 43.52.560) related to joint operating agency contracting procedures.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 04/16/2025)
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