Introduced
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To eliminate an existing requirement that school districts post requests for construction bids in local newspapers, and replace it with a requirement to post the bid information on a state website. The bill would also raise the threshold amount requiring school officials to seek competitive bids on renovations, repairs, or new buildings, from $12,500 to $17,932. This in included with a number of other bills which have been introduced to reform ISDs.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also extends the public bid request procedures that apply to public schools to Intermediate School districts. It also leaves in place the requirement to place the bid request in a local newspaper.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)
To extend the public bid request procedures that apply to public schools to Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), and require requests for construction bids be posted in on a state website as well as in local newspapers. The bill would also raise the threshold amount requiring school officials to seek competitive bids on renovations, repairs, or new buildings, from $12,500 to $17,932.
Referred to the Committee on Education
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also requires bids to disclose any familial relationship existing between the bidder and a school or ISD board member or official.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)
To extend the public bid request procedures that apply to public schools to Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), and require requests for construction bids be posted in on a state website as well as in local newspapers. The bill would also require bids to disclose any familial relationship existing between the bidder and a school or ISD board member or official; and raise the threshold amount requiring school officials to seek competitive bids for building and repair projects from $12,500 to $17,932.
Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which also requires bids to disclose any familial relationship existing between the bidder and a school or ISD board member or official.
