Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T. Short description: WTR RECLAM DIST-BIDDING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides the 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 (now let in the open market in a manner calculated to insure the best interests of the public). Provides that officials and employees making requests for purchases shall not split or otherwise partition those requests (now any undertaking involving amounts in excess of $10,000) for the purpose of evading the competitive bidding requirements. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status