Another new procurement-related law requires state and local governments to accept electronic signatures and seals on bonds issued under the state and local public works laws. Consistent with some of the other rule changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Georgia …
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Georgia State and Local Governments Receive Expanded Authority for Conservation Projects
In the 2020-2021 session, the Georgia General Assembly amended existing laws to expand state and local governments’ authority to enter conservation projects. In connection with these projects, the contractor guarantees that cost savings or revenue increases will cover any …
IRS Extends Beginning-of-Construction Rules for Renewable Energy Tax Credits
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Notice 2020-41 extends the beginning-of-construction rule for renewable energy tax benefits under sections 45 and 48. Specifically, the notice extends the Continuity Safe Harbor for both the production tax credit for renewable energy …
Part II: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
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The following article was written by David R. Cook, and was published 13 June by School Construction News. It is reprinted here with permission. Part I, “Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts,” was published 25 April.…
Georgia Legislature Passes Additional Procurement Rules
On May 3, 2018, Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 899 into law, officially making it Act 389. Act 389 modifies O.C.G.A. § 13-10-4 and § 36-91-23 relating to public works bidding and contracts of state and local governments, respectively. Both …
Part I: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
The following is part one of a two part series originally published online in School Construction News on Wednesday, 25 April 2018.
Part I: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
New Georgia Bill Requires Local Governments to Use Georgia Procurement Registry – UPDATED
This blog post was written by AHC associate Taylor Orgeron.
The Georgia General Assembly passed legislation making the local government procurement process more accessible to bidders. Chairman Tom McCall (R-33rd) authored House Bill 489, which passed unanimously on …
New Local Government Procurement Law Requires Consultant Disclosure – UPDATED
In the final hours of Sine Die, the Georgia Legislature passed House Bill 995. This legislation, which is currently awaiting the Governor’s signature, is directed to local governments’ procurement matters. It seeks to ensure transparency and fairness in the procurement …
Georgia Bill Seeks to Limit Sovereign Immunity
State and local governments enjoy the protection of sovereign immunity. It may be waived only by a constitutional amendment or by act of the legislature. As discussed in a prior post, it is so broad that it cannot be …
County Sovereign Immunity Invokes Change-Order Ordinance
The recent case of Fulton County v. Soco Contracting Company, Inc. addresses two very interesting questions for local government attorneys. First, can a county ordinance bolster a defense of sovereign immunity against a contractor’s claims? Second, can a county waive …