Kent Beirne | Support SB88

I support SB 88, the Fair and Open Competition Act, because it promotes a level playing field for all qualified contractors on public projects. Mandated Project Labor Agreements can limit competition and increase costs to taxpayers by excluding a large portion of the local construction workforce. This bill ensures that public work in New Hampshire is awarded based on merit, qualifications, and value, while allowing contractors to use their existing workforce. Open competition leads to better pricing, greater participation, and more efficient use of public funds.