A bill for an act relating to the awarding of public improvement contracts.

Summary

The bill changes Iowa law so that a public‑improvement contract can be awarded to a nearby contractor whose price is no more than 10% higher than the lowest responsive, responsible bid, but only when the lowest bidder’s headquarters are more than 50 miles from the project. It also permits early‑completion bonus payments up to 10% of the contract value if they are disclosed up front and treated neutrally. The change mainly affects city governments and utility authorities that award construction contracts.

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