2015 Revised Code of Washington
Title 39 - PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND INDEBTEDNESS
39.10 Alternative public works contracting procedures.
39.10.470 Public inspection of certain records—Protection of trade secrets—Protection of proposals submitted by design-build finalists.
RCW 39.10.470 Public inspection of certain records—Protection of trade secrets—Protection of proposals submitted by design-build finalists.
(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, all proceedings, records, contracts, and other public records relating to alternative public works transactions under this chapter shall be open to the inspection of any interested person, firm, or corporation in accordance with chapter 42.56 RCW.
(2) Trade secrets, as defined in RCW 19.108.010, or other proprietary information submitted by a bidder, offeror, or contractor in connection with an alternative public works transaction under this chapter shall not be subject to chapter 42.56 RCW if the bidder, offeror, or contractor specifically states in writing the reasons why protection is necessary, and identifies the data or materials to be protected.
(3) Proposals submitted by design-build finalists are exempt from disclosure until the notification of the highest scoring finalist is made in accordance with RCW 39.10.330(5) or the selection process is terminated.
[2014 c 19 § 2; 2005 c 274 § 275; 1994 c 132 § 10. Formerly RCW 39.10.100.]
NOTES:
Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 274: See RCW 42.56.901 and 42.56.902.
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