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 duration for contracts related to supplies and services from 7 years to 10 years, thereby providing more flexibility in contract management.

The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, and 23-1-102. Key changes include the removal of references to the Department of Labor and Industry in favor of the Department of Administration for residency determinations, the introduction of affidavits or declarations for preference claims, and the increase in the maximum contract term from 7 to 10 years. These amendments aim to streamline the contracting process and enhance the ability of local contractors to compete for public contracts.

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