SHB 1621 — Concerning standardizing local government procurement rules among special purpose districts, first-class and second-class cities, and public utility districts.

What this bill does

Increases the limit for contracts that require competitive bidding to $150,000 if two or more trades are involved, or to $75,000 if only one trade is involved. Allows current employees of first-class cities, second-class cities, water-sewer districts, and fire protection districts to perform work under $300,000 in value without a contract if doing so is accepted industry practice. Provides a standard definition of "lowest responsible bidder" for public utility districts, cities, towns, water-sewer districts, and fire protection districts.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 3, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 11, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay

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