If this bill were to become law, it would amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, specifically section 28-377, which establishes a reporting requirement for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The new law would require the Director of ADOT to issue a quarterly report to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This report would detail each instance in which the lowest responsible bidder for a construction project contract was not selected, along with the reasons for not selecting that bidder.

The current statutes regarding the administration of highway and maintenance work by ADOT would remain unchanged, as the bill does not delete or modify any existing provisions. Instead, it introduces new language that mandates transparency in the bidding process for construction contracts, thereby enhancing accountability in the selection of contractors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-377
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-377