The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by increasing the bid threshold for competitive bids in construction contracts from $25,000 to $50,000. This change is intended to streamline the bidding process for state and local government construction projects, allowing for a higher value of contracts to be awarded without the requirement for competitive bidding. The bill also includes various definitions and stipulations regarding the bidding process, such as the requirements for the lowest qualified responsible bidder and the conditions under which bids may be rejected.

In addition to raising the bid threshold, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to clarify existing language. For instance, it removes specific definitions related to the bidding process while introducing new language that emphasizes the responsibilities of bidders and the conditions under which contracts may be awarded. Notably, it specifies that the state and its subdivisions must solicit competitive bids for construction projects exceeding the new threshold of $50,000, thereby ensuring that larger projects still undergo a competitive bidding process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-22-1