This bill amends the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to require local bid preferences for certain public construction contracts. Specifically, it mandates that counties, cities, and other local government units must provide a local bid preference of up to five percent for contracts exceeding $100,000, provided that the local bidder agrees to perform the contract at the same price and terms as the nonlocal bidder. The bill also stipulates that local bid preferences can only be granted if the local bidder is the second lowest qualified bid and that the bid specifications must clearly indicate the application of local bidder preference laws.

Additionally, the bill includes various provisions regarding the bidding process for public construction contracts, including requirements for written contracts, proof of insurance, and compliance with the Public Competitive Bidding Act. It also outlines the conditions under which purchasing cooperatives can participate in bidding for public construction contracts. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 61-103