The bill modifies state procurement procedures for various types of contracts, including competitive, sole source, convenience, and emergency goods and services contracts, by amending several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Key changes include the definition of "microbusiness" and "minibusiness," which now specify gross revenue thresholds of less than $1,000,000 and between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000, respectively. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for convenience contracts, stating they must be approved by the department and clarifies that they are not intended to replace master contracts.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the emergency purchase process by extending the notification period from three to ten business days and allows the department to authorize exceptions due to exigent circumstances. It also increases the public inspection period for sole source contracts from ten to fifteen working days and mandates documented justification for such contracts. Lastly, the bill outlines the debarment process for contractors, specifying the grounds for debarment and the director's authority to impose fines or debarment for various offenses, including violations of ethical standards and contract provisions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.26.010, 15.64.060, 39.26.130, 39.26.140, 39.26.200
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.26.010, 15.64.060, 39.26.130, 39.26.140, 39.26.200
Session Law: 39.26.010, 15.64.060, 39.26.130, 39.26.140, 39.26.200