READ AND PASSED

This enacted measure placed a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter before voters on May 16, 2017. The ballot question asked whether the City should be allowed to award certain contracts based on the best value to the City, rather than under the existing Lowest Responsible Bidder provision, and the measure set requirements for election notices and arrangements.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the award of certain contracts based on best value to the City, under certain terms and conditions; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.