The Transportation Commission is considering amendments to the following rules: 70:07:01:01 -- Definitions; 70:07:02:04 – Procedure for obtaining or renewing classification and capacity rating; 70:07:02:09 – Assignment of work classification and maximum bidding capacity rating; 70:07:02:10 – Effective period of work classification and rating; 70:07:02:11 – Determination of current bidding capacity of prospective bidders; 70:07:02:11.1 – Obligation to inform department of changes to certification of surety; 70:07:02:13 – Ineligibility for assignment of classification and rating; 70:07:03:01 – Procedure for accessing bid proposals; 70:07:03:01.01 – Optional combination bidding; 70:07:03:03 – Denial of proposal for substandard work, Repealed. 70:07:04:20 – Suspension of prequalification. The effect of the proposed amendments will be to: (1) change requirements for becoming and remaining qualified to submit bids for highway construction contracts; (2) revise the process for accessing bid proposals; (3) repeal a rule relating to rejection of bids; and (4) allow the submission of optional combination bids. The proposed rules will clarify and improve the process for accessing bid proposals and qualifying as a bidder. The proposed rule amendments will also eliminate provisions that are duplicative. The proposed rule amendments may also increase competition for highway construction contracts.