HB406 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phil Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Competitive bid, exemption for certain local schools public works contracts, Sec. 39-2-2 am'd.

Summary

HB406 would let county or city school boards award small public works contracts under $50,000 with minimal state reporting and, when possible, require local workers to perform the construction if the project can be finished within 24 months.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 39-2-2 to exempt county/city school boards from submitting state reports for public works contracts under $50,000, as long as the contract is to be completed within 24 months and the winning bidder hires local residents where possible. It preserves existing bidding rules for larger contracts (over $50,000) and allows small contracts to be let with or without advertising. It also emphasizes a preference for employing county residents to perform the actual construction when feasible. The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• County or city boards of education (local governments) who award public works contracts under $50,000, allowing reduced state reporting requirements.
• Contractors and bidders for small public works projects (sub-$50,000) who may be required to hire local county residents where possible.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 39-2-2 to exempt county/city school boards awarding public works contracts under $50,000 from submitting reports to state agencies beyond verifying the contract amount, provided the project can be completed within 24 months and the winner hires local residents where possible.
• For contracts over $50,000, standard competitive bidding and advertisement requirements remain in place (including publication in newspapers and other bidding procedures).
• For small contracts (≤ $50,000), awarding authorities may let contracts with or without advertising.
• A local employment provision requires, where possible, the winning bidder to employ individuals who reside in the county where the project is located to perform actual construction.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Competitive Bids