This bill amends the Code of West Virginia regarding government construction contracts, specifically sections 5-22-1 and 5-22-2. The primary purpose of the bill is to introduce a 10-day grace period for bidders to provide valid bid bond documentation after the close of the bid. This provision aims to address bonding errors in otherwise qualified bids, allowing bidders to rectify any issues without disqualifying their submissions. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "lowest qualified responsible bidder" by requiring that bidders are able to supply documentation of a valid bid bond within this new timeframe.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and insertions to existing language. Notably, it removes the requirement that bids must contain a valid bid bond at the time of submission, instead allowing for the documentation to be provided within the specified grace period. The bill also modifies the language around the submission of bids, changing "bids submitted" to "bidders submitting responses" to reflect the new process. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the fairness and accessibility of the bidding process for government construction contracts in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 5-22-1, 5-22-2