The bill amends Section 39-2-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, focusing on the advertising requirements for sealed bids on public works contracts exceeding $100,000. It mandates that awarding authorities publish public notices in a local newspaper once a week for three consecutive weeks. If no newspaper is available, notices must be posted on a bulletin board and sent via U.S. mail or electronic mail to interested parties. Additionally, the Department of Finance is tasked with creating a centralized website for public notices, which may involve fees for posting. The bill also clarifies conditions under which contracts can be awarded without standard advertising, outlines penalties for violations, and excludes certain contracts from bidding requirements.

Furthermore, the bill addresses the procurement process for heating and air conditioning units, ensuring compliance with design and installation standards. It allows for emergency contracts without public advertisement when necessary for public health or safety and establishes criteria for using sole source materials. A Study Commission on Public Notice of Title 39 Advertisements is created to evaluate the centralized website for public notices, with a report due to the Legislature by the fifth legislative day of the 2026 Regular Session. The bill includes various insertions and deletions, such as changes to sole source specifications and conditions for contracts exempt from public advertisement, with effective dates set for October 1, 2025, and June 1, 2025, for different sections.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-2-2
Engrossed: 39-2-2
Enrolled: 39-2-2