Bill > AB1786

This bill expands the "best value construction contracting" program, which allows government entities to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications rather than solely the lowest bid, to include general law cities and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, in addition to counties. The minimum project cost for using this method is lowered from $1,000,000 to $500,000, and the program's sunset date is extended from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040. The bill also removes provisions that allowed counties to use this method for specific annual contracts for repair and remodeling work, and changes the reporting deadline for participating entities from March 1, 2029, to March 1, 2031. The term "best value" refers to selecting a bidder based on objective criteria that balance price with qualifications like financial condition, experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record.

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