SB587: Relating generally to government contracting

Legislative Summary

The purpose of this bill generally relates to government contracting. The bill provides for a bid validity period. The bill clarifies factors for considering when bids exceed budgeted amount. The bill enacts the Government Construction Management At-Risk Contracts Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill authorizes the state and/or its subdivisions to engage in construction management at-risk contracts for projects greater than $5 million in total estimated cost. The bill requires the state and/or its subdivisions adopt policies and procedures for use in construction management at-risk contract. The bill requires the state and/or its subdivisions using construction management at risk delivery method provide notice. The bill requires the state and/or its subdivisions issue request for qualifications. The bill requires the state and/or its subdivisions issue requests for proposals. The bill establishes a standardized format for a proposal. The bill establishes the criteria a request for proposal must contain. The bill provides standards and criteria for the evaluation of proposals. The bill provides for prequalification of firms. The bill requires a proposal evaluation committee. The bill establishes suggested membership of a proposal evaluation committee. The bill provides for evaluation criteria and weight for aspects of proposals. The bill sets out process to determine best value. The bill authorizes the state and/or its subdivisions amend contracts after acceptance. The bill provides exceptions for special maintenance projects. The bill makes documents public in some instances. The bill provides for rulemaking. The bill creates required reporting. The bill sets forth a sunset date. Finally, the bill makes technical and conforming amendments.