Competitive bidding; repairs of vehicles under $15,000 for certain awarding authorities exempt

SB 115 exempts local governments in Alabama (including counties, cities, and utility boards) from requiring competitive bidding for vehicle repairs costing under $15,000. It applies specifically to repairs on vehicles weighing 12,000 pounds or less, requiring authorities to obtain and document price quotes from at least two vendors before proceeding. The exemption prevents aggregating multiple small repairs to exceed the $15,000 threshold, and authorities must reference the law in their purchase orders. This change streamlines small repair processes for local governments without altering broader bidding requirements.