Concerning standardizing local government procurement rules among special purpose districts, first-class and second-class cities, and public utility districts.
Summary
Increases the limit for contracts that require competitive bidding to $150,000 if two or more trades are involved, or to $75,000 if only one trade is involved.
Allows current employees of first-class cities, second-class cities, water-sewer districts, and fire protection districts to perform work under $300,000 in value without a contract if doing so is accepted industry practice.
Provides a standard definition of "lowest responsible bidder" for public utility districts, cities, towns, water-sewer districts, and fire protection districts.
Requires the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to review the provisions and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 31, 2023.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1621), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
AN ACT Relating to standardizing local government procurement rules among special purpose districts, first-class and second-class cities, and public utility districts;