Senate Bill No. 1432 proposes revisions to the provisions concerning state construction services selection panels under the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The bill increases the project value threshold from $5 million to $7.5 million, determining the composition of selection panels. For projects valued at $7.5 million or more, the panel will consist of five members, while projects valued below this threshold will have three members. All members are current or retired DAS employees, with one member appointed by the head of the user agency. The bill also maintains the requirement for DAS to establish a panel to evaluate proposals for consultant services when the estimated cost exceeds $750,000.

Additionally, the bill repeals several unrelated reporting requirements, including quarterly reports on the status of certain facilities and a list of companies that adapted to produce personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also removes the obligation for state agencies to prioritize purchasing PPE from these companies. The effective date for the changes to the selection panels is set for July 1, 2025, while the repeals will take effect upon passage. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the selection process for construction services and eliminate outdated reporting requirements without imposing any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
GAE Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 668: