This bill amends the definition of "public improvement" in Iowa's public construction bidding laws to clarify the circumstances under which certain construction and maintenance work performed by city utilities is excluded from this definition. Specifically, it introduces new language to include "equipment" and specifies that construction or maintenance work related to electric generation or transmission projects, as well as existing utility infrastructure, is not considered a public improvement when performed by city utility employees. The bill also removes previous language that implied certain work was included in the definition.

By redefining these terms, the bill aims to streamline the bidding process for city utilities and reduce the regulatory burden associated with public construction projects. The changes will also impact related laws concerning guaranteed maximum price contracts and various lease-purchase agreements across different levels of government, ensuring consistency in how public improvements are defined and managed in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 26.2