This bill addresses oversight and requirements for contracts of the Connecticut Port Authority. It establishes that projects overseen by a construction manager must follow the provisions outlined in the bill, including inviting bids and giving notice of opportunities to bid on project elements on the State Contracting Portal. The construction manager must award contracts to the responsible qualified contractor submitting the lowest bid, with approval from the authority. The bill also requires the construction manager to maintain accounting records and be subject to audit.

The bill prohibits the Connecticut Port Authority from including a provision for the payment of a success fee in any contract or agreement financed by the state. It also establishes requirements for purchases and contracts for supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services by the authority, including competitive bidding or negotiation and public participation. The bill amends current law to include price as a factor when awarding contracts through competitive negotiation and specifies that past performance of bidders should be evaluated based on their fulfillment of past contract obligations and experience in delivering supplies or services. The bill also repeals and replaces a section of the general statutes to clarify the authority's responsibilities and powers.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 1-120
GAE Joint Favorable: 1-120
File No. 624: 1-120
File No. 803: 15-31b
Public Act No. 23-91: 15-31b