SB6 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Competitive bids on public contracts by public educational institutions, Alabama Fire College included in law provisions for joint purchasing agreements, Sec. 41-16-50 am'd.

Summary

SB 6 adds the Alabama Fire College to the list of educational institutions eligible to participate in joint purchasing agreements under Alabama's competitive bidding law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Alabama Fire College would be included among educational institutions that can enter into joint purchasing agreements under the competitive bid law. It would participate in bidding processes for labor, services, or materials, alongside other public schools and state agencies. The bill keeps existing bidding rules, including competitive bidding for purchases over a certain amount, in place for those purchases.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Fire College – gains eligibility to join joint purchasing agreements and participate in competitive bidding for purchases.
• Other public educational institutions and government entities that use joint purchasing agreements – may benefit through including one more participant, potentially increasing collaboration and competition in procurement.

Key Provisions

• Inclusion: Section 41-16-50 is amended to add the Alabama Fire College as an educational institution eligible to enter into joint purchasing agreements under the competitive bid law.
• Procurement framework remains: purchases of labor, services, or materials valued at $15,000 or more by the listed entities must follow the competitive bidding process, including possible joint purchasing arrangements and related bidding requirements.

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