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Committee hears bill to raise school district public bid thresholds
Summary
Legislators and witnesses supported SB 6,263, which raises competitive bidding thresholds for school districts (no public bidding under $75,000, quotes for $75,000–$150,000, and open bids above $150,000) to reduce costs and administrative burdens tied to deferred maintenance and inflation.
The committee heard Senate Bill 6,263, which would raise public procurement thresholds for school districts and align district bid limits more closely with those used by cities and ports.
Staff described the changes as: purchases below $75,000 would not be subject to public bidding (up from $40,000); purchases between $75,000 and $150,000 would require quotes from at least three vendors (raised from $40,000–$75,000);…
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