A bill for an act relating to the definition of public improvement.

SF 2164 amends Iowa's definition of "public improvement" in construction bidding rules to exclude certain utility work. Specifically, it removes equipment from the definition and exempts repair/maintenance performed for city utilities related to electric generation, transmission, or existing utility infrastructure (like water, electricity, or gas systems). This change affects projects covered under Code chapter 26 (public construction bidding), as well as related rules for school buildings, community college contracts, and city lease-purchase agreements. By excluding these specific utility projects from "public improvement" requirements, the bill reduces the scope of projects needing competitive bidding under current law.