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ID H0056

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding competitive bidding.


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Introduced
01/24/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
02/03/2025
Passed
02/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS; AMENDING SECTION 67-5711C, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 67-5711C of Idaho Code to modify competitive bidding rules for public works projects. The key change raises the threshold for informal bidding from $25,000 to $50,000, meaning that for projects estimated to cost between $50,000 and the public works limit, agencies must solicit at least three documented informal bids from licensed Idaho contractors if they do not perform the work with existing staff. The bill also explicitly prohibits accepting or denying bids based on "environmental, social, and governance" (ESG) standards, defining these as subjective ethical or sustainability criteria unrelated to project specifications or bidder qualifications. The legislation maintains existing requirements for public notice, bid opening procedures, and prequalification processes for contractors. The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2025, underscoring the immediate importance of these changes to public works contracting procedures. The provisions aim to provide more flexibility for agencies in awarding contracts while preventing the use of potentially subjective criteria in the bidding process.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Commerce and Human Resources Committee (H)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 18, 2025 Session Law Chapter 3 Effective: 07/01/2025 (on 02/19/2025)

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