SB 6788 - DIGEST

     Directs the department of transportation to conduct two three-year maintenance contracting pilot projects to commence on July 1, 2000, and conclude on June 30, 2003.

     Authorizes the department of transportation to determine the types of projects most appropriate for these pilot projects. However, the two projects selected shall reflect the diverse geographic nature of the state and incorporate the managed competition approach described in this act.

     Requires the department of transportation to develop a methodology for comparing the costs of government and privately delivered services.

     Requires the department of transportation to include this information in an annual report to be submitted to the transportation commission and the appropriate legislative bodies in August of each year starting in August 2001.  The department shall include in this report recommendations that may be applied to similar projects in the future.