The bill amends the existing law regarding the bidding procedure for the construction of buildings and facilities in Arkansas. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 19-4-1405(a)(1)(A) to clarify that, except as provided in a new subsection (g), a state agency must advertise for bids after the preparation and approval of plans and specifications. The advertisement must occur once a week for at least two consecutive weeks for projects exceeding $50,000, and once a week for at least one week for projects valued at $50,000 or less.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection (g) that exempts certain projects from the standard bidding procedures. This exemption applies to repair, alteration, or maintenance projects that are $150,000 or less, managed by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, and funded by specific tax revenue allocated for special maintenance to the State Parks Division. This change aims to streamline the process for smaller projects within the department, allowing for more efficient management and execution of maintenance work.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1524 Original - 2-18-2025 02:24 PM: 19-4-1405(a), 19-4-1405
Old version HB1524 V2 - 4-10-2025 03:36 PM: 19-4-1405(a), 19-4-1405
HB 1524: 19-4-1405(a), 19-4-1405
Act 939: 19-4-1405(a), 19-4-1405