SB559

Senate Bill 559 proposes an amendment to Arkansas Code § 19-11-1001 regarding the procurement of professional and consultant services contracts. The bill specifically modifies the definition of a 'design professional contract' as it relates to government procurement. Under the proposed change, the monetary threshold for qualifying remodeling projects is increased from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Additionally, the language removes the descriptor 'minor' from the classification of remodeling projects covered under this definition. The purpose of the bill is to expand the scope of projects that can be classified as design professional contracts for the purposes of state procurement regulations.