SB 129
Terminating Design-Build Board
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the Design-Build Board in West Virginia. It achieves this by amending several sections of the Code of West Virginia related to design-build procurement, including repealing a section specifically addressing the board's duties. The bill also includes technical amendments to allow for the continued use of design-build project delivery methods after the board is terminated, and specifies that the Secretary of Administration will oversee agency compliance with procurement regulations.
Key provisions
- The Design-Build Board is terminated as of July 1, 2025.
- The agency may not enter into design-build contracts after the board’s termination.
- The Secretary of Administration will oversee agency compliance with procurement regulations.
- The bill includes technical amendments to allow for the continued use of design-build projects.
- The invitation for qualifications document will include specific criteria for evaluating design-builders.
- The agency will select three to five qualified design-builders to participate in the invitation for proposals.
- The technical review committee will evaluate proposals based on performance criteria.
- The agency will notify the selected design-builder in writing of the acceptance of their proposal.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Design-Build Contractors
- Architects and Engineers
- The Department of Administration
- The General Public (potentially through project outcomes)
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