SB80 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Competitive bids on public contracts by state agencies and institutions, preference for vendors owned by veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, joint purchasing agreements further provided for, cities and counties authorized to use fleet fuel cards, Secs. 41-16-20, 41-16-21.1, 41-16-27, 41-4-110 am'd.

Summary

SB 80 would give veteran-owned in-state businesses preferred vendor status in competitive bidding, extend joint purchasing to services, and let cities and counties use the state fleet fuel card program.

What This Bill Does

It adds veteran-owned, in-state businesses to the list of preferred vendors for bids. It expands the Division of Purchasing's joint purchasing authority to include services and allows multiple service contracts. It authorizes cities and counties to participate in the state fleet fuel card program. It updates procurement-related rules to reflect these changes in the Code of Alabama 1975.

Who It Affects

• In-state Alabama-based businesses owned by veterans: will receive preferred vendor status in competitive bidding, potentially increasing their chances to win state contracts.
• Cities and counties (local governments) and state agencies: can engage in joint purchasing for services and participate in the state fleet fuel card program.

Key Provisions

• Adds veteran-owned, in-state businesses as a category eligible for preferred vendor status under competitive bidding (Sections 41-16-20, 41-16-21.1, 41-16-27).
• Extends the Division of Purchasing's authority to enter into joint purchasing agreements to include the purchase of services and to award multiple service contracts (Sections 41-16-21.1, 41-16-27).
• Authorizes cities and counties to utilize the state fleet fuel card program (Section 41-4-110).
• Maintains and expands provisions related to purchase cards and credit card use by state agencies, including reporting and administration, under the Division of Purchasing (Section 41-4-110 and related provisions).

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Subjects

Competitive Bids