Massachusetts requires gas and distribution companies to disclose winning bids and scoring for private utility construction contracts of $100,000 or more

Original title: An Act relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts

Last action · December 4, 2025: Accompanied a study order, see S2774Sponsors: Mike Moore and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Gas and distribution companies awarding utility construction contracts of $100,000 or more involving public ways must notify all bidding contractors within two business days and publish winning bid details online. The law requires utilities to share award criteria and bidder s, with specific exemptions for single-bid solicitations or when disclosure compromises law enforcement, commercial interests, or competition.

Why it matters

Contracting entities bidding on utility projects gain standardized access to scoring metrics and winning bid amounts, altering transparency requirements for public-way construction agreements.

Background

Michael O. Moore filed Senate Bill 2307 as a petition during the 194th session of the Massachusetts General Court. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Gas or distribution companies

Gas and distribution companies must follow new notification timelines, publish winning bid details online, and provide scoring metrics to bidders for qualifying construction contracts.

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Responsible bidders

Contractors submitting bids receive mandatory written notice of contract decisions, award criteria, and their own performance scores within two business days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information must be posted publicly when a contract is awarded?

The winning bid, the name of the contractor, the winning amount, and the location of the project must be posted on the company's website.

Are there any exceptions where companies do not have to follow these rules?

Yes, if there is only one response to a solicitation, or if disclosing the information would impede law enforcement, go against the public interest, prejudice commercial interests, or interfere with competition.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Dec 4, 2025Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2774
May 28, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
Feb 27, 2025House
House concurred
Feb 27, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy

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