An Act To Ensure That Substantial State Contracts Receive Adequate Legal Review
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §1816-B is enacted to read:
§ 1816-B. Contract review
1. Review required. A department or agency of the State shall submit to the Attorney General for review and approval a proposed contract for the purchase of goods or services by that department or agency if the proposed contract:
A. Has a total contract price that exceeds $3,000,000; or
B. Exposes the State to substantial risk in the event of nonperformance.
summary
This bill requires state agencies and departments to submit to the Attorney General every proposed contract for the purchase of goods or services that has a total contract price that exceeds $3,000,000 or that exposes the State to substantial risk in the event of nonperformance.