Concerning products manufactured in the United States for the purposes of public works projects.

SB 6298 requires that for Washington State public works projects receiving over $500,000 in state funds (from capital budgets or specific financing contracts), iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products used must be "manufactured in the United States," meaning at least 55% of component costs must originate domestically for manufactured products. Agencies can waive this requirement if materials aren't available domestically in sufficient quantity or quality, or if U.S. materials would increase project costs by more than 25%, but must provide 30 days of public notice and publish a justification for the waiver. The bill also prohibits intentionally mislabeling non-U.S.-made products as "Made in America" for public projects. This applies to contracts advertised for bids after the bill takes effect.