The bill amends RCW 39.04.350 to modify the criteria for determining responsible bidders on public works projects in Washington. Key changes include the requirement for bidders to submit an apprentice utilization plan for projects subject to apprenticeship utilization requirements, which must be provided before receiving the notice to proceed. The Department of Labor and Industries is tasked with developing a template for this plan and making it available to bidders and awarding agencies. Additionally, the bill allows contracting agencies to adopt supplemental criteria for bidder responsibility, which must be communicated in the bidding documents.

Other notable amendments include the introduction of a verification process for bidders' compliance with responsibility criteria, which will be facilitated through publicly available information on the Department of Labor and Industries' website. The bill also establishes a timeline for the implementation of these changes, with certain sections taking effect on July 1, 2026, and others on July 1, 2027. The expiration date for the initial provisions is set for July 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.04.350
Substitute Bill: 39.04.350
Second Substitute: 39.04.350
Engrossed Second Substitute: 39.04.350
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.04.350