House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise the residency preferences for public contracts and extend contract term limits in Montana. The bill designates the Department of Administration as the authority responsible for determining the residency status of contractors bidding on public contracts for construction, repair, public works, or the purchase of goods. It allows contractors to support their preference claims through an affidavit or declaration. Additionally, the bill proposes to extend the maximum contract term for most supplies and services from 7 years to 10 years, thereby providing more flexibility in public procurement.

Key amendments include the removal of references to the Department of Labor and Industry in favor of the Department of Administration for residency determinations, and the introduction of the option for bidders to submit either an affidavit or a declaration to support their claims for preference. The bill also modifies the contract term limits, increasing the maximum duration from 7 to 10 years, while maintaining certain exceptions for specific types of contracts. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process for determining contractor residency and enhance the efficiency of public contracting in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1(1): 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1(2): 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1(3): 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1(4): 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1(5): 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102
HB0113_1: 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102