This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding job-order-contracting for construction services funded by the Building Renewal Grant Fund (BRG Fund). Specifically, it introduces a cap of $1,000,000 on the maximum amount of an individual job order for projects that receive BRG Fund monies and are not classified as emergencies. The bill mandates that Division of School Facilities staff verify that project requirements are not artificially divided to meet this cap and requires them to determine, within five business days, if a project qualifies as an emergency based on specific criteria related to the school district's budget and safety.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Division cannot approve funding for projects that do not serve an academic purpose, aligning with existing statutes. It also makes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency in language and application. Overall, these updates aim to enhance oversight and accountability in the use of BRG Fund resources while maintaining the integrity of the procurement process for school facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-5731
House Engrossed Version: 41-5702
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-5702