The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend existing statutes related to the competitive sealed bidding process managed by the Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA). It introduces a mandatory question-and-answer period for bidders and interested parties, allowing them to submit written questions that the ADOA Director must respond to in writing. Additionally, the Director is required to provide all questions and answers, including those from site visits and pre-bid conferences, to all bidders and interested parties. This insertion aims to enhance transparency and communication during the procurement process.

Furthermore, the bill makes several technical changes to existing language, including replacing the term "permitted" with "allowed" in various contexts, and updating the dollar threshold for certain procurements from "one hundred thousand dollars" to "$100,000." It also clarifies that the correction or withdrawal of bids based on mistakes must be supported by a written determination from the Director. Overall, these updates are designed to streamline the procurement process while ensuring that all participants have access to the same information.

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