Section 13-10-4. Limitation on disqualification of bidders upon lack of previous experience

   In awarding contracts based upon sealed competitive bids or sealed competitive proposals, no bidder shall be disqualified from a bid or proposal or denied prequalification based upon a lack of previous experience with a job of the size for which the bid or proposal is being sought if:

   (1) The bid or proposal is not more than 30 percent greater in scope or cost from the bidder's previous experience in jobs;

   (2) The bidder has experience in performing the work for which bids or proposals are sought; and

   (3) The bidder is capable of being bonded by a surety which meets the qualifications of the bid documents for a bid bond, a performance bond, and a payment bond as required for the scope of the work for which the bid or proposal is being sought.

Code 1981, § 13-10-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 126, § 1/SB 168.