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Committee advances bill to let state negotiate bulk prices for construction materials after disasters
Summary
AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services (DGS) to negotiate bulk purchasing agreements for construction materials to lower rebuilding costs in declared disaster areas; supporters said it would reduce barriers to rebuilding while critics warned about state contracting risks.
Assemblymember Colosa presented AB 783 to give the Department of General Services authority to negotiate contracts for commonly used construction materials so those materials can be offered at cost or with minimal administrative fees to homeowners, contractors, nonprofits and local governments in declared disaster areas.
Colosa said the bill is intended to…
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