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B 143-38

AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 5117.2 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO GRANTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR SMALL PURCHASES.

38th Guam Legislature

Summary of Bill B 143-38 OverviewBill Number: B 143-38 Title: AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 5117.2 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO GRANTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W

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Bill Summary · B 143-38

Summary of Bill B 143-38

Overview

Bill Number: B 143-38
Title: AN ACT TO ADD A NEW § 5117.2 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 5, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED RELATIVE TO GRANTING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR SMALL PURCHASES.
Status: Introduced
Introduced: November 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to grant the Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) on the island of Guam the authority to make small purchases without going through the standard competitive bidding process. This is intended to streamline procurement for minor goods and services needed by the DPW, allowing them to more efficiently address operational needs and infrastructure maintenance.

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new section (§ 5117.2) to the Guam Procurement Law that gives the DPW Director the ability to make "small purchases" up to $50,000 without the requirement for competitive sealed bidding.
  • Defines "small purchases" as the procurement of goods, services, or construction with a total cost below $50,000.
  • Requires the DPW Director to establish internal policies and procedures for small purchases to ensure transparency and accountability.
  • Mandates that the DPW Director must still obtain price quotes from a reasonable number of qualified sources for small purchases over $5,000.
  • Specifies that the new small purchase authority does not apply to construction projects over $25,000 or the procurement of professional services.

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary parties affected by this bill would be the Guam Department of Public Works and the vendors/contractors they work with for minor goods and services. The new small purchase authority is intended to allow the DPW to be more responsive to operational needs and complete small-scale infrastructure projects more efficiently.

Vendors and contractors may see an increase in opportunities for DPW small purchases, as the competitive bidding requirement would be waived for purchases under $50,000. However, the DPW would still be required to obtain price quotes, ensuring some level of competition.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been introduced in the Guam Legislature and is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. If passed, the new small purchase authority for the DPW Director would take effect upon enactment of the bill. The DPW would then need to establish the required internal policies and procedures to implement the new procurement process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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