HB1145

House Bill 1145 amends Arkansas law regarding competitive bidding exemptions for counties and municipalities when purchasing new motor vehicles. Specifically, the bill increases the amount of money that local governments are permitted to spend on additional after-market equipment or options for new vehicles without having to solicit formal bids. For counties, the threshold for additional after-market equipment increases from $1,200 to $2,000 above the fleet price. For municipalities, the threshold for additional options increases from $600 to $2,000 above the fleet price. These changes are intended to provide local government entities with more flexibility in outfitting new vehicles to meet their operational needs.