Bill > LD817

This bill amends existing Maine state law to expand cooperative purchasing options for school administrative units. Specifically, the bill allows school administrative units to participate in cooperative purchasing through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services' Bureau of General Services for the purchase, repair, or alteration of nonbuilding real property, such as athletic fields. Previously, there were restrictions that limited school administrative units' ability to use cooperative purchasing for these types of transactions. The bill modifies two sections of state law: one related to competitive bidding for school construction and alteration projects, and another related to cooperative purchasing procedures. By removing these restrictions, the bill aims to provide school administrative units with more flexibility in acquiring and maintaining non-building property, potentially allowing them to save money and streamline procurement processes by leveraging cooperative purchasing agreements.

Education

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=817&snum=132