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Bill would require public owners to show redlines on construction contract changes, proponents say it will reduce disputes
Summary
Supporters of SB 262 told the Senate General Government Committee the bill would require public authorities and contractors to clearly identify modifications to standard construction contract forms (AIA, EJCDC, DBIA) by underlines or strikethroughs or cross-references; proponents said the change would reduce disputes and speed projects, citing examples of substantial unmarked edits in bid packages.
Proponents from construction and contracting organizations told the Senate General Government Committee that Senate Bill 262 would increase fairness and clarity in public contracting by requiring public owners and contractors to clearly identify modifications to standard industry construction contract forms. Tim Linville of the Construction Employers Association described the change as "common sense" that would make it obvious when a standard form has been altered so bidders can evaluate risk when preparing bids.
Erin Evanczyk of Hahn Law and…
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