FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: March 02, 2021
Time Requested: 11:32 AM
Agency: Puchasing Division
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2398 Introduced HB2822
CBD Subject:


FUND(S):

N/A

Sources of Revenue:

Other Fund Does not affect the Purchasing Division

Legislation creates:





Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


The Purchasing Division is unable to determine an accurate cost for this bill but would note the following: 1.This bill is located in Chapter 5A, Article 3, and would not apply to the approximately 40 different agencies that have been granted an exemption from Purchasing Division oversight. 2.The bill would prohibit the traditional tie breaker or a best and final offer that generally results in lower prices. 3.The bill could reduce the willingness of manufacturers to bid on state procurements thereby increasing overall costs.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


The Purchasing Division is unable to determine an accurate cost impact for this bill.



Memorandum


The Purchasing Division is unable to determine an accurate cost for this bill but would note the following: 1.This bill is located in Chapter 5A, Article 3, and would not apply to the approximately 40 different agencies that have been granted an exemption from Purchasing Division oversight. 2.The bill would prohibit the traditional tie breaker or a best and final offer that generally results in lower prices. 3.The bill could reduce the willingness of manufacturers to bid on state procurements thereby increasing overall costs.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Samantha Knapp
    Email Address: Samantha.S.Knapp@wv.gov