Introduced
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To remove the "all other things being equal" clause from the law that requires the state to give preference to Michigan-based firms in state purchasing. This could require that state contracts be given to higher price Michigan bidders instead of lower price ones from another state or country.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also prohibits giving contracts for any state service to a firm that is not located in the United States, regardless of the lower cost.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow state departments to purchase goods or services without seeking competitive bids if they established policies or procedures "to ensure goods and services are purchased at fair and reasonable prices." The amendment does not specify which policies or procedures that do not include a competitive process would provide this assurance.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)
To remove the "all other things being equal" clause from the law that requires the state to give preference to Michigan-based firms in state purchasing. This could require that state contracts be given to higher price Michigan bidders instead of lower price ones from another state. The bill would also prohibit giving contracts to a firm that is not located in the United States regardless of potential savings; and would allow state departments to purchase goods or services without seeking competitive bids if they adopted policies or procedures "to ensure goods and services are purchased at fair and reasonable prices." It does not specify which policies or procedures that do not include a competitive process would provide this assurance.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor
