This bill amends sections 39-1348 and 39-1355 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update the procedures for soliciting bids for construction projects by the Department of Transportation. It establishes new methods for providing notice of bid solicitations, including publishing notices in local newspapers and on the department's official web page. The bill specifies that for contracts exceeding $250,000, the department must provide notice for at least twenty days, and it allows for flexibility in meeting these requirements if there are issues with publication. Additionally, it gives the department discretion to either follow the same procedures for contracts of $250,000 or less or to request bids from at least three potential bidders.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the threshold for legislative consent regarding construction projects, raising the limit from $100,000 to an adjusted dollar amount based on the Consumer Price Index. This change aims to streamline the approval process for smaller projects while ensuring that larger projects still require legislative oversight. The bill also clarifies the department's authority to manage road materials and construction-related activities, emphasizing the responsibility for maintenance and control of these resources. The original sections being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-1348, 39-1355
Final Reading: 39-1348, 39-1355
Slip Law: 39-1348, 39-1355