SB271 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Competitive bids, expands the time period for letting of contracts, Sec. 16-13B-7 am'd.

Summary

SB271 would increase the maximum contract length for purchases of personal property or contractual services under competitive bidding from 3 years to 5 years.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 16-13B-7 to let contracts be let for up to five years for personal property or contractual services. The existing bidding rules remain in place, including awards to the lowest responsible bidder and preferences for Alabama-made goods. Other provisions related to life-cycle costs, sole-source rules, and public record requirements stay applicable where used. The act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• State and local government agencies that purchase personal property or contractual services through competitive bidding, who could enter into longer-term contracts (up to five years).
• Bidders and contractors who compete for these contracts, including Alabama-based suppliers, whose bidding strategies and revenue planning may be affected by longer contract terms.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 16-13B-7 to allow contracts for the purchase of personal property or contractual services to be let for periods not greater than five years.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following passage and governor approval.
• Restates that other bidding rules remain in place, including preference for Alabama-made goods and the standard award process to the lowest responsible bidder.

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Subjects

Competitive Bids