Public contracts: local agencies: responsive bidders.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires contractors bidding on public works contracts with local agencies to disclose any history of wage and hour violations and provide supporting documentation. If a contractor fails to comply with these disclosure requirements, their bid can be disqualified. Local agencies must establish a process for contractors to appeal bid disqualifications, and the bill exempts contracts covered by project labor agreements or those requiring prequalification. It also clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for the costs associated with implementing this new requirement.
Key provisions
- Contractors must disclose wage and hour violations within the past five years.
- Contractors must provide supporting documentation for disclosed violations.
- Failure to comply can result in bid disqualification.
- Local agencies must establish an appeal process for bid disqualifications.
- Contracts covered by project labor agreements are exempt.
- Projects requiring prequalification are exempt.
- The bill clarifies that no state reimbursement is required.
Who is affected
- Local Agencies
- Contractors bidding on public works contracts
- Businesses involved in public construction
- Construction Workers
- Government Procurement Officials
Notable changes
- Requires contractors to proactively disclose wage and hour violation history.
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