Committee approves amendment letting cities factor life‑cycle cost in purchases over threshold
February 21, 2023 | CITY, COUNTY & LOCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - SENATE, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Arkansas
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Little Rock — The committee passed House Bill 13‑18 as amended after sponsor Sen. Joshua Bridal explained the amendment provides municipalities with a record‑retention procedure and the ability to consider long‑term cost and best‑value instead of automatically awarding the lowest bid for purchases above the statutory threshold.
Sponsor described the language as reviewed by the Lehi audit office and intended to give cities a documented framework for procurement decisions exceeding $35,000. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted the bill forward by voice vote.
Sponsor described the language as reviewed by the Lehi audit office and intended to give cities a documented framework for procurement decisions exceeding $35,000. The committee adopted the amendment and then voted the bill forward by voice vote.
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