COMPETITIVE BIDDING PRACTICES S.B. 1319:
COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 1319 (as introduced 5-15-08)
Sponsor: Senator Jud Gilbert, II
Committee: Transportation
Date Completed: 5-19-08
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Transportation Fund law to require road projects over $50,000, rather than $100,000, to be awarded by competitive bidding.
Currently, all Federal aid construction projects and all other projects of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) concerning highways, streets, roads, and bridges, whose costs exceed $100,000 for construction or preservation, must be performed by contract awarded by competitive bidding, unless MDOT finds that some other method is in the public interest.
In addition, local road agencies that decide not to perform construction or preservation projects exceeding $100,000 must contract for the work through competitive bidding.
The bill would require competitive bidding under those provisions for projects over $50,000.
MCL 247.661c Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Debra Hollon
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1319/0708