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Committee advances bill to give in-state contractors preference on public works bids; opponents warn of higher costs
Summary
The committee voted to advance Senate Bill 525, which would require state contracting agencies to give preference to Connecticut-based manufacturers, fabricators and erectors on public building and public works contracts, with an immediate fallback preference for U.S. firms if in-state contractors are unavailable.
The Labor and Public Employees Committee advanced Senate Bill 525, a proposal that would require state contracting agencies to give preference to manufacturers, fabricators and erectors located in Connecticut when awarding contracts for new construction, renovation or demolition of public buildings and public works projects.
Under the S language described in committee, if in-state contractors are not available, agencies must give preference to contractors located elsewhere in the United States. The…
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