Establishes a 30-day limit for approving or rejecting requests for price increases in public construction contracts.

This bill amends Section 39G of Chapter 30 of the General Laws to mandate a 30-day period for approving or rejecting requests for price increases in public construction contracts. The time period can be extended by up to 7 days for each tier of contract below the owner. If a request is not approved or rejected within this period, it is deemed approved. The bill also requires written rejections to include an explanation and be subject to dispute resolution procedures.

Establishes a 30-day limit for approving or rejecting requests for price increases in public construction contracts.

This bill amends Section 39G of Chapter 30 of the General Laws to mandate a 30-day period for approving or rejecting requests for price increases in public construction contracts. The time period can be extended by up to 7 days for each tier of contract below the owner. If a request is not approved or rejected within this period, it is deemed approved. The bill also requires written rejections to include an explanation and be subject to dispute resolution procedures.