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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 1179

Senate Author:  Nelson

Effective:  5-29-17

House Sponsor:  Simmons


            Current law authorizes a coordinated county transportation authority's governing board to authorize the negotiation of a contract for construction, services, or property without competitive sealed bids or proposals under certain conditions. Senate Bill 1179 amends the Transportation Code to expand those conditions to include that the contract is for items available from only one source, certain utilities, captive replacement parts or components for equipment, planning services, or an authority project awarded for alternate project delivery using design-build procedures.