The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.
BY SCOTT THISTLE STAFF WRITER, Portland Press Herald
AUGUSTA — A bill that would give Maine companies a second chance when they fail to win a bid for a state government contract got a chilly reception before a Legislative committee Wednesday.
The measure, sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is designed to support Maine companies by giving them the option to lower their bid prices when they are beaten by an out-of-state company on a construction or purchasing contract with state government.