An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in source selection and contract formation, providing for additional qualifications for public work projects; imposing duties on the Office of State Inspector General; and imposing penalties.

HB 1259 would amend Pennsylvania's procurement laws to require contractors and subcontractors working on public work projects costing $300,000 or more to certify compliance with specific qualifications. These qualifications include maintaining required registrations and insurance, being in good standing with government agencies, and having no recent debarments, license revocations, or project defaults. The bill creates a new certification form that must be submitted with bids, and gives purchasing agencies authority to review compliance and disqualify non-compliant contractors. The Office of State Inspector General would have enforcement duties, with penalties for violations of these requirements.