SB 587
Relating generally to government contracting
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Bill overview
This bill, the Government Construction Management At-Risk Contracts Act, aims to modernize West Virginia’s government contracting process, particularly for larger construction projects. It establishes a framework for using ‘at-risk’ contracts, where a construction manager assumes responsibility for the entire project’s cost and performance. The bill outlines procedures for requesting proposals, evaluating bids, and selecting a construction manager, emphasizing best value selection and transparency. It also includes provisions for project oversight, reporting, and a sunset date for the new regulations.
Key provisions
- Establishes a two-step process for selecting construction managers: qualifications phase and a request for proposal phase.
- Defines ‘at-risk fee’ and ‘best value’ for contract evaluation.
- Requires the state and/or its subdivisions to adopt policies and procedures for construction management at-risk contracts.
- Mandates the issuance of requests for qualifications and requests for proposals.
- Establishes criteria for evaluating proposals, including financial resources, personnel, and past performance.
- Provides for prequalification of construction management firms.
- Requires a proposal evaluation committee and suggests its membership composition.
- Includes a sunset date for the act, requiring legislative re-enactment to continue its provisions.
Who is affected
- State government agencies and subdivisions
- Construction management firms
- Contractors bidding on state projects
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