Bill > SB75

This bill amends existing Alabama law regarding public works contracts to establish an exemption for certain purchases made through cooperative purchasing agreements. Specifically, it allows entities that are awarding authorities for public works projects to purchase materials or equipment under a cooperative purchasing agreement, even if those materials or equipment are otherwise part of the public works contract that would normally require sealed bids. A cooperative purchasing agreement is a pre-negotiated contract for goods or services established by a governmental entity that allows other governmental entities to purchase from it, often resulting in better pricing due to bulk purchasing. The bill clarifies that while these specific materials or equipment can be purchased through such agreements, the remaining portion of the public works project must still adhere to the existing bidding requirements. This change aims to streamline the procurement process for certain components of public works projects by leveraging existing cooperative purchasing programs.

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