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

HB 269 exempts local governments in Alabama from competitive bidding requirements for vehicle repairs under $15,000. It directly affects county commissions, city councils, and utility boards (like water or sewer authorities) when repairing vehicles weighing 12,000 pounds or less. The bill requires these authorities to obtain and document price quotes from at least two repair shops before proceeding, but does not require full competitive bidding. This change applies only to individual repair incidents, not aggregated costs across multiple repairs. The exemption takes effect on October 1, 2026.