The bill amends RCW 39.04.152 to increase the contract limits for small works roster projects, allowing state agencies and authorized local governments to award contracts for construction and related work with estimated costs not including sales tax. The new limits are set at $530,000 or less from the effective date until June 30, 2027, and will gradually increase to $650,000 or less beginning July 1, 2030. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of documenting good faith efforts to engage small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, and establishes procedures for direct contracting with small businesses for projects under $150,000.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the requirements for invitations for bids, the process for securing quotations, and the conditions under which state agencies and local governments may utilize direct contracting. It also specifies that for small public works contracts valued over $5,000, performance bond and retainage requirements apply, although these can be reduced or waived under certain conditions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 39.04.152