COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
OVERSIGHT DIVISION
FISCAL NOTE
L.R. NO.: 2680-01
BILL NO.: SB 688
SUBJECT: Commissioner of Administration Could Waive Bids for Mental Health Services
TYPE: Original
DATE: December 15, 1999
FISCAL SUMMARY
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All State Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| None | |||
| Total Estimated
Net Effect on All Federal Funds |
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FUND AFFECTED | FY 2001 | FY 2002 | FY 2003 |
| Local Government | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Numbers within parentheses: ( ) indicate costs or losses
This fiscal note contains 3 pages.
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) did not respond to our request for fiscal impact. However, for a similar proposal from the previous session, the DMH stated that although the proposal will allow their Department greater flexibility in creating Request for Proposals, the scope of procedures and responsibilities remain unchanged. Therefore, the DMH anticipated no fiscal impact.
Officials from the Office of Administration - Division of Purchasing and Materials Management stated they are unable to determine the long-range impact of allowing Chapter 34 bidding requirements to be waived for certain purchases made by the Department of Mental Health. Chapter 34 bidding requirements are intended to provide open and fair competition for state contracts and ensure that the state receives the "lowest and best" products and services.
Based on a vote of the Oversight Subcommittee on March 11, 1999 on the fiscal note for an identical bill , Oversight reflects a $0 cost or income related to this proposal.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003
(10 Mo.)
$0 $0 $0
FISCAL IMPACT - Small Business
No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal.
DESCRIPTION
This proposal will allow the Commissioner of Administration to waive the required bidding procedures for the purchase of services for patients, residents, and clients of the Department of Mental Health.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Office of Administration
Department of Mental Health
Jeanne Jarrett, CPA
Director
December 15, 1999