State Government Committee to Take Up Government Purchasing Reform Bills
WHAT: Knowing government spending must always be under scrutiny, the House State Government Committee will take up the following procurement reform bills during its next meeting:
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House Bill 709 would require applicants for state contracts to submit a disclosure statement listing all campaign contributions made by the applicant or intermediary to any elected official, candidate for state or local office, or political committee.
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House Bill 1925 would authorize state procurement officials to consider a prospective contractor’s documented performance in other states or with other public entities prior to awarding, renewing or extending a Pennsylvania contract to that bidder.
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House Bill 2159 would ensure the emergency procurement process is only used in exigent circumstances.
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House Bill 2269 would require state officials to also consider a perspective contractor’s documented prior performance rather than just which bidder submitted the lowest bid.
WHO: Committee Chairman Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will be joined by members of the committee and authors of the bills.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Room 515,
Irvis Office Building, Capitol Complex, Harrisburg.
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: The meeting will be streamed live at
RepGrove.com.
Media contact: Greg Gross, 717.260.6374,
ggross@pahousegop.com