Construction Bidding Procedures Act
Chapter 38, House File 2713 - Combines rules for county, city and rural water government under one law.
Libraries planning new construction should review this new legislation. There are several changes.
New definitions: 38.2
"Governmental entity" In the bidding thresholds, libraries fit here
"Public improvement"
"Repair and maintenance work"
"Estimated total cost of project"
Tier 1 Competitive Bidding for projects over $100,000
- New Steps in the Bidding Process 38.3 through 38.13
- Content of bids has changed
- Bid security did not change; no bid security, no acceptance of bid
- Do not have to take lowest bid if bid not "responsive"
- Timely Release of Retainage - no longer hold 5% for substantial completion
Tier 2 Competitive Quotation Procedure $40,000 to $100,000
- 38.14 Semi-formal bidding; good faith effort to get at least two bids
Tier 3 Informal Procedure under $40,000 (for libraries)
Although there are no rules governing this, cities/counties should set up a fair, open, and equitable process.
The Workshop Materials below are excellent in explaining the details of the bill. Appendix 1 of this material is Chapter 38 or you can follow the link HF2713 below to review the legislation history.
Public Library Association Conference
