HB28 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Poole

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Public contracts, Alabama Fire College, joint purchasing agreement, authorized, competitive bids, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd.

Summary

HB 28 adds the Alabama Fire College to the list of educational institutions that can participate in joint purchasing agreements under Alabama's competitive bidding laws.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 41-16-50 to include the Alabama Fire College among educational institutions eligible for joint purchasing agreements with other agencies. This allows the Fire College to buy labor, services, or materials through joint procurement with other state or local entities. The bill keeps the existing bidding framework intact, including the $15,000 expenditure threshold, sealed bids, and awarding to the lowest responsible bidder.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Fire College and the Alabama Community College System, which can participate in joint purchasing agreements and potentially obtain better pricing for goods and services.
• Other contracting agencies and educational/government entities (e.g., state trade schools, other colleges, counties, municipalities, school districts) that may form joint purchasing agreements with the Fire College, potentially gaining access to shared procurement.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Adds the Alabama Fire College to the list of educational institutions eligible to enter into joint purchasing agreements under the competitive bid law (Section 41-16-50).
• Provision 2: Maintains the existing competitive bidding framework for expenditures of $15,000 or more and the framework for joint purchasing agreements among contracting agencies.

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

Subjects

Contracts