The bill amends South Dakota's procurement laws specifically related to highway construction contracts. It introduces a new provision that allows political subdivisions to bid utility contracts in combination with highway construction contracts from the Department of Transportation. Additionally, the bill clarifies various exemptions from the procurement provisions, including contracts for purchasing supplies from the U.S. government, equipment repair contracts, and specific purchases by state institutions and school districts.

Several existing exemptions are updated or renumbered, with notable changes including the addition of exemptions for purchases of supplies for municipal utilities under certain limits, and contracts for services such as legal, architectural, and engineering services for political subdivisions. The bill also specifies that the procurement of insurance and performance bonds must be supervised by the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the procurement process while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/01/2026: 5-18A-22