This bill modifies the small works requirements for first-class cities and second-class cities or towns in Washington State, specifically addressing the thresholds for public works projects that can be performed by city employees without a contract. For first-class cities, the limit for projects involving multiple crafts or trades has been increased from $150,000 to $300,000, and for single craft or trade projects, the limit has been raised from $75,500 to $151,000. Similarly, second-class cities and towns have the same adjustments to their thresholds. The bill also establishes that if a city exceeds the 10 percent limitation on public works performed by city employees, it will face withholding of motor vehicle fuel tax distributions until compliance is demonstrated.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for unit priced contracts, allowing cities to procure public works based on hourly rates or unit pricing for anticipated types of work. These contracts can be executed for an initial term of up to three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The bill emphasizes the importance of inviting proposals from certified minority or women contractors and mandates that unit price contractors pay prevailing wages. Furthermore, it clarifies that the allocation of public works projects to city employees is not subject to collective bargaining agreements and outlines reporting requirements for cities regarding their public works budgets and expenditures.