The bill amends Section 13-1-128 NMSA 1978 to enhance the transparency and distribution of information regarding sole source and emergency procurement contracts. It mandates that prior to awarding such contracts, state and local purchasing offices must provide detailed information to the Department of Information Technology for posting on the Sunshine Portal, as well as to the Legislative Finance Committee, individuals who have requested the information, and the Legislative Council Service for distribution to current state legislators. The bill also specifies that local public bodies must post this information on their websites, if available.

Additionally, the bill requires that within three business days of awarding an emergency procurement contract, the relevant purchasing offices must follow similar procedures for information dissemination. The records of sole source and emergency procurements must be maintained for a minimum of three years and must include specific details such as the contractor's name, contract amount, services provided, and justification for the procurement method. The bill replaces the term "web site" with "website" and introduces new requirements for information sharing, thereby broadening the scope of distribution and enhancing accountability in procurement processes.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 13-1-128