State Fiscal Highlights
· The Department of Transportation may increase the scope of their purchase contracts for machinery, materials, supplies, and other items by including school districts.
Local Fiscal Highlights
· School districts may be able to purchase certain items at lower cost through Department of Transportation contracts.
Detailed Fiscal Analysis
Under continuing law, the Director of Transportation may permit the Ohio Turnpike Commission, any political subdivision, and any state university or college to participate in contracts for the purchase of machinery, material, supplies, or other items. The bill adds school districts to the list of entities currently defined as "political subdivisions." As a result of this change, school districts may be able to purchase certain items, such as road salt, at lower cost through these Department of Transportation contracts.
