This bill amends West Virginia Code §17-4-19, which governs contracts for the construction and repair of state roads and bridges. The key change is the requirement for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to publish project bids on the West Virginia Department of Transportation's website and other approved electronic mediums at least 14 calendar days before any letting. This replaces the previous requirement for a Class II legal advertisement in local newspapers, thereby modernizing the bidding process and potentially increasing accessibility to project information.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if the estimated contract amount is less than $3,000, the commissioner is not required to advertise the letting of the contract in newspapers but may award it to the lowest responsible bidder if two or more sealed proposals are received. This change aims to streamline the bidding process for smaller contracts while maintaining transparency and competition. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency of the contracting process for state road projects in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-4-19