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Senators hear competing views on bill to let agencies pick non‑lowest bidder in some procurements
Summary
On March 17, lawmakers heard House Bill 1414, which would allow agencies to award contracts to bidders other than the lowest responsive bidder in certain cases; procurement officials said existing remedies for nonperformance are available but stakeholders raised concerns about accountability and oversight.
Senators reviewed House Bill 1414 on March 17, a measure that would authorize awarding a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible responsive bidder in procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding.
State procurement staff explained current procurement law and remedies: Invitation for Bid (IFB) awards are based on lowest responsive bid and…
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