SB34 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Counties and municipalities, add instrumentalities such as water works, competitive bids, heavy equipment or vehicle, add exception for repair by dealer or authorized service center, Sec. 41-16-52 am'd.

Summary

SB34 adds a new exemption to the competitive bid law for repair parts and repairs of heavy equipment or vehicles over 25,000 pounds when purchased from a manufacturer-authorized dealer or service center.

What This Bill Does

Currently, bids are not required for repair parts or repairs up to $15,000, or when buying from an authorized dealer. This bill adds another exemption for heavy-duty equipment and vehicles over 25,000 pounds if the parts or repairs come from a manufacturer-authorized dealer or service center. The exemption applies to counties, municipalities, and their instrumentalities (like waterworks, sewer, and gas boards).

Who It Affects

• Counties, municipalities, and their instrumentalities (e.g., waterworks boards, sewer boards, gas boards) would be able to bypass competitive bidding for heavy equipment repairs/parts when obtained from an authorized dealer.
• Authorized manufacturer dealers and service centers that sell parts or provide repairs would be designated as eligible suppliers under this exemption.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 41-16-52 to add an exemption for repair parts or repair of heavy-duty equipment or vehicles weighing more than 25,000 pounds when obtained from a manufacturer-authorized dealer or service center.
• Applies to expenditures by counties, municipalities, and their instrumentalities, including waterworks boards, sewer boards, gas boards, and similar utility commissions.
• Provides this exemption in addition to existing exemptions (cost up to $15,000 per incident or purchases from an authorized dealer) and allows governing boards to exercise the exemption accordingly.
• Effective immediately after the governor's approval.

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Subjects

Counties