H.B. No. 3887 amends the Parks and Wildlife Code by adding a new subsection that mandates performance and payment bonds for contractors working on public buildings or public works projects valued over $150,000. Specifically, the new language requires that the Parks and Wildlife Department, along with the executive director or their designee, must ensure that contractors execute these bonds before commencing any work on such contracts.

The provisions of this bill apply only to contracts for which the Parks and Wildlife Department begins soliciting bids or proposals after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Contracts that are solicited prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law, ensuring a smooth transition to the new requirements without retroactive implications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Parks and Wildlife Code 11.0171 (Parks and Wildlife Code 11)
House Committee Report: Parks and Wildlife Code 11.0171 (Parks and Wildlife Code 11)