SF2365: Public Improvement Contracts

Requires public corporations provide written notice of the date of final acceptance of a public improvement to specific parties no later than 14 calendar days after such acceptance. It specifies the parties to be notified and establishes that the public corporation is not liable for any claims or damages arising from failure to provide this notice. Effective 7/1/2026.

Key Points & Impact:

• Requires public corporations to send written notification of the date of final acceptance of a public improvement within 14 calendar days after such acceptance.

• Notification must be sent to the principal contractor, surety on any bond for the contract, and any claimant for labor or material who has filed a claim.

• Establishes a new paragraph (b) in Code section 573.16(1) detailing this requirement.

• Specifies that the public corporation will not be liable for any claims or damages resulting from its failure to comply with the notification requirement.

• Does not alter the existing 30- to 60-day window for parties to bring action in equity following completion and acceptance of an improvement.