SB36 is a bill that seeks to amend current law regarding competitive bidding on contracts of city and county boards of education. The bill increases the minimum amount for contracts subject to competitive bid from $15,000 to $25,000. It also includes a provision for cost adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index every three years. The bill has passed the Senate and is awaiting further action.

Additionally, SB36 amends current law regarding the division of contracts and collusion among bidders. It increases the threshold for contracts that can be divided into smaller parts to avoid certain requirements from $15,000 to $25,000. The bill also increases the penalties for participating in collusive agreements involving bids of $25,000 and under to a Class A misdemeanor, and for bids over $25,000 to a Class C felony. The bill is effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-13B-1, 16-13B-4, 16-13B-5
Engrossed: 16-13B-1, 16-13B-4, 16-13B-5