2018 Senate Bill 6143: Concerning unit priced contracting by cities

Introduced by Sen. Dean Takko (Longview) (D) on January 9, 2018

Referred to the Senate Local Government Committee on January 9, 2018

Substitute offered in the Senate on January 16, 2018

Allows cities and towns to procure public works with a unit priced contract. ? Defines and clarifies bidding procedures for unit priced contracts.

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 18, 2018

Amendment offered by Sen. Dean Takko (Longview) (D) on February 7, 2018

Adds that cities and towns must invite bids for unit priced contracts from minority or woman contractors whenever possible.

Received in the House on February 9, 2018

Referred to the House Local Government Committee on February 9, 2018

Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 15, 2018