HB 1108 IN

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Allows the commissioner of the Indiana department of transportation (commissioner) to let a contract for the construction, improvement, or maintenance of a road to a bidder that is not the lowest and best bidder if all of the following apply: (1) The bidder is responsive and qualified. (2) The bidder commits to employing Indiana residents for not less than 65% of the total workforce for the project. (3) The bidder's bid is not more than: (A) 5% greater than the bid submitted by the lowest and best bidder; and (B) the estimated cost of the project. (4) The commissioner determines that awarding the contract to the bidder is in the best interests of the project and the community. (5) The bidder demonstrates certain compliance requirements.

• Craig Haggard Republican · author

1. Jan 5, 2026 Coauthored by Representative Pressel · lower
2. Jan 5, 2026 Authored by Representative Haggard · lower
3. Jan 5, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation · lower
4. Jan 12, 2026 Representative Andrade added as coauthor · lower
5. Jan 20, 2026 Reassigned to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower