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.

Furthermore, the bill would make conforming changes to existing statutes, including updating the confidentiality provisions regarding information submitted by bidders and clarifying the irrevocability of bids after they are opened. The language changes would replace specific subsections to ensure consistency with the new requirements introduced by the bill. Overall, these updates aim to improve communication and clarity in the bidding process while maintaining the integrity of the procurement system.

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