House Sponsors: BURKE. Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T Short description: METRO WATER DIST-CONTRACTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Includes in the list of contracts not subject to the competitive bidding requirements those contracts that combine construction and design. Provides that contracts that combine design and construction, if not competitively bid, shall be let according to a formal selection process established by rule. Requires that the selection process shall (i) require a published request for proposals; (ii) require consideration of price, but may not require that price be the sole consideration; and (iii) provide that the final selection process may include negotiation. STATE MANDATES NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB274 does not meet the definition of a State mandate. HOME RULE NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 274 does not pre-empt home rule authority. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB274 will not have a fiscal impact on DCCA. JUDICIAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) HB274 would not increase the need for the number of judges. BALANCED BUDGET NOTE (Bureau of the Budget) Since HB274 is not a supplemental appropriation, the Balanced Budget Note Act is inapplicable. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status