SB 1069

Abstract

Requires contracting agency to perform analysis to determine whether constructing transportation project with contracting agency's own equipment and personnel will result in least cost to contracting agency. Specifies elements of cost analysis. Requires contracting agency to file analysis with Commissioner of Bureau of Labor and Industries. Requires commissioner to investigate contracting agency's alleged violation of Act in response to commissioner's complaint or complaint from contractor or trade association that represents contractors. Requires contractor or trade association to pay filing fee of $250 to submit complaint. Permits commissioner to require contracting agency to negotiate and enter into agreement to comply with requirements of Act if commissioner finds that contracting agency has violated Act within previous five years and to enter final order that sets forth terms of agreement between contracting agency and contractor or trade association. Permits party to agreement with contracting agency made in accordance with order of commissioner to submit complaint asking commissioner to enforce agreement. Requires commissioner to investigate complaint and, if commissioner finds substantial evidence of violation, to issue order to cease and desist from violation or conduct contested case hearing. Permits commissioner to impose civil penalty of not more than $5,000 on local contracting agency that commissioner finds has violated Act or breached agreement, or civil penalty of not more than $20,000 if commissioner finds that violation was willful. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.