AN ACT relating to local purchasing.

Summary

The bill adds many new situations where cities, counties and school districts may award contracts without a competitive process, including emergencies, single‑source vendors, certain professional services, perishable foods, used equipment priced under 75% of new, and others. It also requires newspaper advertising for contracts over $40,000 except for the newly listed exceptions, while allowing schools to bypass bidding when they can prove a lower price under state or federal contracts. The changes are intended to give local governments more flexibility while preserving transparency.

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