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 certain joint powers authorities (JPAs) in addition to counties. A JPA is a public agency formed by two or more public agencies to jointly exercise powers. The bill extends the program's operation from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040, and shifts the reporting deadline for project information to the Legislature and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to March 1, 2031. It also removes a provision that allowed counties to use best value contracting for annual repair and remodeling contracts up to $3 million. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like "city," "eligible joint powers authority," and "qualifications" to ensure consistent application of the best value contracting method.

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