SB108 is a bill that seeks to amend current law regarding public contracts in Alabama. The bill proposes to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required from $15,000 to $30,000. The bill also allows for the establishment of local preference zones and provides guidelines for awarding contracts within those zones. Additionally, the bill prohibits the splitting of expenditures into smaller parts to evade the competitive bidding requirements. The bill also includes provisions for cost adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and lists exemptions to the competitive bidding requirements for certain purchases.

SB108 also makes changes to the competitive bidding requirements for certain purchases and contracts. The bill adds new legal language that states if a subsequent expenditure of like items or services would increase the total to or above a certain dollar threshold, then the subsequent expenditure must be bid. The bill also includes provisions for emergency contracts and specifies exemptions from the competitive bidding requirements for certain entities. The bill also allows for the use of a reverse auction procedure for purchases or contracts over $30,000 and establishes penalties for collusion among bidders. The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-16-50, 41-16-51, 41-16-52, 41-16-53, 41-16-54, 41-16-55
Enrolled: 41-16-50, 41-16-51, 41-16-52, 41-16-53, 41-16-54, 41-16-55