SB299 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Competitive bids, expands the time period for letting of contracts, Sec. 16-13B-7 am'd.
Summary: SB299 would extend the maximum contract term for purchasing personal property or contractual services from three years to five years.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 16-13B-7 to allow contracts for the purchase of personal property or contractual services to be let for up to five years. The bill keeps the existing competitive bidding rules, such as awarding to the lowest responsible bidder and considering delivery terms and price. It also maintains the Alabama preference for locally produced or sold commodities, and keeps current rules on sole-source qualifications, life-cycle cost considerations, and public-record requirements; lease-purchase terms for real property-related items remain at 10 years.

Who It Affects
State and local government agencies, boards, and authorities that purchase personal property or contractual services, who may plan and execute longer contracts (up to five years).
Bidders and suppliers, including Alabama-based firms, who compete for these contracts and may adjust pricing and terms to reflect longer purchase periods.

Key Provisions
Contracts for the purchase of personal property or contractual services shall be let for periods not greater than five years.
Other competitive bidding provisions remain in place, including lowest responsible bidder criteria, Alabama preference, life-cycle cost options, sole-source restrictions, public record access, and 10-year limits for lease-purchase contracts.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Competitive Bids