An Act relative to fairness in public contracting

This bill requires the state highway division to update all standard contracts and specifications to include a minimum 15% cost allowance for additional work on highway projects. It directly affects contractors performing extra tasks beyond original project scopes, such as unexpected repairs or scope changes. The key mechanism mandates that all contract documents explicitly include this 15% overhead, ensuring contractors are compensated for managing unforeseen work without needing separate negotiations. This change standardizes payment for extra work across state highway projects.