BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 1444: Public works bidding

Requiring contracts to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Summary

Finds fair and open competition integral to public works procurement.
Requires letting of open bids for state or municipal public works to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid, unless good cause for rejection of all bids is provided in writing.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1444), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the openness and fairness of public works bidding;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 25, 2005First reading, referred to State Government Operations & Accountability.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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