SB117 allows Alabama county commissions to use procurement programs for services and consider administrative savings.

SB117 amends Alabama law to allow county commissions to use procurement programs for purchases of services, not just tangible personal property. It also permits county commissions to consider administrative savings when evaluating these programs. The bill requires written policies and procedures for program implementation, including safeguards against mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. County commissions can designate another individual to oversee the program, in addition to the county chief administrative officer. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.

SB117 allows Alabama county commissions to use procurement programs for services and consider administrative savings.

SB117 amends Alabama law to allow county commissions to use procurement programs for purchases of services, not just tangible personal property. It also permits county commissions to consider administrative savings when evaluating these programs. The bill requires written policies and procedures for program implementation, including safeguards against mismanagement and misappropriation of funds. County commissions can designate another individual to oversee the program, in addition to the county chief administrative officer. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.