2SSB 5268 — Addressing equity and efficiencies in public works procurement including modifying small works roster requirements.

What this bill does

Modifies small-works roster procedures. Requires the Department of Commerce to create a statewide small-works roster by June 30, 2024. Requires the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises to adopt rules governing a public works small business certification program. Requires the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to periodically review construction cost escalation data, roster utilization, and other appropriate data and metrics, and make recommendations to the Legislature on adjustments to contracting thresholds. Requires the Department of Enterprise Services to develop and make available on its public-facing website templates for bid invitations, bidding, and contracting.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 10, 2023
  96 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 14, 2023
  43 yea · 0 nay · 6 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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