A bill that standardizes local government procurement rules will be heard this week in the Senate and is worthy of your support.

HB 1621, from Rep. Cindy Ryu (D–Shoreline), increases contract limits that require competitive bidding, allows current employees to perform work under a certain cost limit, and outlines a standard definition of “lowest responsible bidder.” Read AWC’s summary of the bill as introduced.

The legislation passed off the House floor on a unanimous vote but is beginning to receive pushback from contractors AWC encourages cities to sign in support of HB 1621 this week to keep it moving through the Senate.

AWC encourages cities to sign in support of HB 1621 this week.

Date to remember

HB 1621 is scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee on Tuesday, March 21 at 8 am. It is scheduled for Executive Session in the same Committee on Thursday, March 23 at 10:30 am.