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Panel hears bill to require licensed subcontractors on large public works bids; WSDOT flags fiscal risk
Summary
House Bill 1633 would require prime bidders on public works of $1 million or more to name subcontractors who already hold required licenses; staff said the change removes a substitution provision and the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board reporting requirement and that WSDOT estimates a $4 million cost over four years tied to rejected bids.
The Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee took testimony on House Bill 1633 on March 18, a bill sponsored in the House by Representative Hill that would change prime-contractor subcontractor listing requirements on public works projects.
Under current law, for public works projects expected to cost $1,000,000 or more, prime bidders must list the subcontractors that will perform HVAC, plumbing and electrical work; if a listed subcontractor cannot obtain a license the prime contractor…
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