HB1108Introduced in the House
Contracts for road projects.
Introduced by Craig Haggard, District 57
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Contracts for road projects. 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.
Where it stands
Reassigned to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Coauthored by Representative Pressel
Authored by Representative Haggard
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
Representative Andrade added as coauthor
Reassigned to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
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