The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to the competitive sealed bidding process managed by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA). It would introduce a mandatory question and answer period for bidders and interested parties, allowing them to submit written questions, which the director must respond to in writing. Additionally, the director would be required to provide all questions and answers, including those from site visits and pre-bid conferences, to all bidders and interested parties, thereby enhancing transparency in the procurement process.

The bill also includes conforming changes to existing statutes, such as updating the confidentiality provisions regarding information submitted by bidders and modifying the language related to the irrevocability of bids after they are opened. Specifically, it changes the subsection references from D to E and from F to G, ensuring that the legal framework remains consistent with the new provisions introduced by the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-2533, 41-2535, 41-2573, 41-2532, 41-2513, 41-2578, 41-2579, 41-2581, 41-2534
House Engrossed Version: 41-2533, 41-2535, 41-2573, 41-2532, 41-2513, 41-2578, 41-2579, 41-2581, 41-2534