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HB 4447

Labor: other; fair and open competition in governmental construction act; repeal. Repeals 2011 PA 98 (MCL 408.871 - 408.883).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 42 co-sponsors

Repeals Michigan's 2011 competitive bidding law for government construction projects, eliminating state procurement standards for public infrastructure contracts.

bill electronically reproduced 05/06/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4447

Legislative bill overview

HB 4447 would repeal Michigan's 2011 "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act" (Public Act 98), which currently requires competitive bidding processes for public construction projects. The repeal would eliminate the statutory framework governing how state and local governments must solicit and award construction contracts.

Why is this important

Public construction procurement rules directly affect how taxpayer money is spent on infrastructure projects and which contractors can compete for government work. Repealing this act would remove state-level standards for competitive bidding, potentially allowing individual municipalities to set their own rules or operate without uniform transparency requirements for construction contracts worth millions of dollars.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor union concerns: The original 2011 act was contentious between unions and non-union contractors; repealing it could affect prevailing wage requirements and union access to public work
  • Government spending oversight: Elimination of competitive bidding requirements may reduce transparency and price competition on public construction projects, potentially increasing costs to taxpayers
  • Local control vs. uniformity: Repeal could create inconsistent procurement standards across Michigan municipalities, creating confusion for contractors and potentially favoring politically-connected bidders in some jurisdictions

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

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