House Sponsors: LYONS,JOSEPH-BRADLEY. Short description: WTR RECLAM DIST-BIDDING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that purchase orders or contracts in excess of $20,000 (now $10,000) for materials, equipment, or supplies shall be let by competitive bidding. Provides that purchase orders or contracts for materials, equipment, or supplies involving amounts of $20,000 (now $10,000) or less, or purchase orders or contracts for labor, services or work, construction, the lease or sale of personal property, or the granting of any concession involving amounts of $10,000 or less shall be let by a Purchasing Agent soliciting bids from at least 3 vendors whenever practicable (now let in the open market in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public). Provides that requests involving amounts in excess of $10,000 or $20,000 for materials, equipment, or supplies shall not be partitioned or split in order to evade competitive bidding requirements. Provides that contracts in excess of $10,000 for labor, services or work, the lease or sale of personal property, or the granting of any concession and every contract or purchase order involving amounts in excess of $20,000 for materials, equipment, or supplies (now contracts or purchase orders in excess of $10,000) shall be signed by an officer of the board of commissioners, the general superintendent, the clerk, and the purchasing officer. Makes other changes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status