HB 137 — Public Works Bidding: Increase Threshold from $100,000 to $250,000

This bill seeks to raise the threshold for public works bidding from $100,000 to $250,000. Projects under $250,000 will be exempt from specific bidding and procedural obligations, while requiring that contracts over $250,000 be subject to competitive bidding and public disclosure

As inflation drives up the costs of construction materials, labor, and services, raising the threshold to $250,000 allows cities to better adjust to higher costs for smaller projects without triggering the formal bidding process. This change provides more flexibility in dealing with rising costs while ensuring that essential projects can proceed without delays.