This bill aims to revise the residency preferences for public contracts and extend contract term limits in Montana. It 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, and the purchase of goods. The bill allows contractors to support their preference claims through affidavits or declarations and increases the maximum allowable contract term for most supplies and services from 7 years to 10 years. Additionally, it amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these changes.

Key amendments include the replacement of the "Department of Labor and Industry" with the "Department of Administration" in determining contractor residency, and the introduction of the option for bidders to submit either an affidavit or a declaration when claiming a preference. The bill also specifies that if a contractor is initially determined to be a non-resident but later qualifies as a resident, they can apply for a redetermination of their status. Furthermore, the maximum contract term for supplies and services is extended from 7 to 10 years, with specific exceptions outlined for certain types of 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: 18-1-106, 18-1-113, 18-4-313, 23-1-102