Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H3524 — An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to improve transparency in private utility construction contracts.

The legislation focuses on making private utility construction contracts more transparent. It seeks to provide better public access to information about these contracts.

Summary

An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts

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The bill establishes new requirements for gas or distribution companies when contracting for specific services related to public ways.

  • Chapter 164

    Section 76 E.(a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:- 'Company,' a gas or distribution company 'Contract,' any agreement for the procurement of services specified under subsection (b), regardless of what the parties call the agreement. 'Responsible Bidder,' a person who has the capability to perform fully the contract requirements, and the integrity and reliability which assures good faith performance. 'Score,' the quantities or qualitatively rating or method utilized by the company to award a contract (b) When entering into a contract in the amount of $100,000 or more for services related to the excavation or construction upon, along, or across any public way, each company shall be subject to this section. (c) A company shall (1) within two business days after the decision has been made, inform any responsible bidder which submitted a bid of its decision in relation to the award of a contract, and shall do so by notice in writing by the most rapid means of communication possible; and (2) post on their website (i) name of the contractor, (ii) location of project, (iii) duration of work. (d) The written notice to each responsible bidder shall include (1) The criteria for the award of the contract; and (2) the score obtained by the responsible bidder; and (3) winning amount. (e) Where there is only one response to a solicitation, a company need not comply with this section. (f) A company may withhold any information to be provided in accordance with the section where disclosure of such information (1) would impede law enforcement, (2) would otherwise be contrary to the public interest, (3) would prejudice the legitimate commercial interests of any responsible bidder; or (4) might interfere with competition between responsible bidders. (g) The department shall be responsible for enforcing this section, and may promulgate regulations and issue orders it deems in the public interest regarding the procurement practices of companies.

    This section introduces definitions, requirements for contract awards, notification obligations, and enforcement related to contracts over $100,000 by gas or distribution companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H3524 do?
An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts
Who sponsors H3524?
H3524 is sponsored by William F. MacGregor (Democrat).
What is the current status of H3524?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H3524?
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