This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to extend the authority for utilizing best value procurement beyond just the purchasing director to include state spending units. Specifically, it allows these units to enter into contracts using best value procurement when it is determined to be advantageous to the state. The language has been updated to reflect that either the director or a spending unit can make this determination, replacing the previous requirement for a written determination solely by the director.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while best value procurement can be used for various contracts, it cannot be applied to government construction contracts as outlined in existing law. The criteria for evaluating bids under best value procurement remain comprehensive, focusing on factors such as price, total cost of ownership, technical merit, and the likelihood of successful performance. Overall, the bill aims to enhance procurement flexibility for state spending units while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5A-3-10b