The bill amends RCW 39.04.152 to increase the contract limits for small works roster projects, allowing state agencies and local governments to award contracts for construction and related work with an estimated cost not including sales tax. The new limits are set at $350,000 or less until December 31, 2026, and will gradually increase to $650,000 or less beginning July 1, 2030. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for direct contracting with small businesses for projects under $150,000, encouraging the utilization of small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses.

The legislation also mandates that state agencies and local governments document their good faith efforts in implementing these provisions and establish procedures for compliance. It requires that invitations for bids include estimates for the scope of work and allows for the reduction or waiver of retainage requirements for small public works contracts. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes transparency by requiring that bid quotations be recorded and made publicly available, and it mandates the annual publication of a list of small works contracts awarded.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 39.04.152
Substitute bill: 39.04.152