The bill amends RCW 39.30.060 to establish new requirements for prime contractors bidding on public works contracts expected to cost $1,000,000 or more. It mandates that bidders submit the names of licensed subcontractors and proof of their licenses at the published bid submittal time, correcting any errors in the proof of license information within 48 hours. Additionally, bidders must provide the names of subcontractors for structural steel and rebar installation within 48 hours after the bid submission. The bill also specifies that a prime contractor cannot list more than one subcontractor per work category unless variations exist due to bid alternates.

Furthermore, the bill prohibits the substitution of listed subcontractors for the purpose of bid shopping or bid peddling, allowing substitutions only under specific circumstances such as refusal to sign a contract or bankruptcy. The requirements apply solely to subcontractors for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural steel installation, and rebar installation who will contract directly with the prime contractor. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not apply to design-build requests for proposals or other specific contracting methods. Notably, the previous legislative intent regarding subcontractor listing requirements has been deleted from the bill.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.30.060
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.30.060
Session Law: 39.30.060