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Senate committee pauses electronic-bidding bill after press objections
Summary
The Senate State Agencies Committee considered a bill to make electronic bidding optional for construction contracts; proponents cited cost savings and transparency, while newspaper groups said the change was rushed and would hurt Arkansans without internet access. The sponsor agreed to pull the bill for more consultation.
Senate members on the State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday debated changes to procurement notices that would allow — but not require — agencies to advertise and accept construction bids online instead of in printed newspapers.
Senator Flippo presented Senate Bill 409 and an amendment that deletes the bill—s first four sections to limit the effort to construction projects and make electronic bidding permissive. He said electronic bidding is optional and would be paid for by vendors who download bid documents rather than by…
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