The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes related to the competitive sealed bidding process managed by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA). Specifically, it would introduce a mandatory question and answer period for bidders and interested parties, allowing them to submit written questions that 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 some technical amendments to existing statutes, such as changing the designation of certain subsections from D to E and from F to G, ensuring that the language remains consistent with the new provisions. Overall, these updates aim to improve communication and clarity during the bidding process, while maintaining the confidentiality of submitted information as outlined in the current law.

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