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Senate approves change to UTA design-build procurement after heated debate
Summary
Senate Bill 223, increasing the procurement cap and aligning UTA design-build contracting with the Utah procurement code, passed 18–8 after extended debate over impacts on small Utah contractors, competitive bidding, and local workforce participation.
A bill changing how the Utah Transit Authority contracts for large light-rail projects cleared the Senate floor on Feb. 23 after an extended, at times contentious debate over procurement practices and local economic impacts.
Sponsor Sen. Stephen Eastman (as recorded on the floor) said SB 223 raises the cap for UTA design-build projects above $50 million and aligns the award standard with the Utah procurement code, allowing selection of the most capable bidder rather than the absolute lowest…
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