5352-S.E AMH SEAQ REDF 035

ESSB 5352 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-3031.2/09) 522

By Representative Seaquist

WITHDRAWN 4/10/2009

     On page 44, after line 10, insert the following:

"(11) The department shall develop and implement immediately a procurement strategy to reduce the construction and delivery costs of the 64-car vessels authorized in this section and the 144-car vessels authorized in the 16 year financial plan. This cost-reduction strategy should consider options to employ a contracted “owners representative” in the final design-bid, contracting, and construction-delivery phases of the procurements. This cost reduction strategy must also consider implementing minimum manning crew designs including an option for unmanned engine rooms consistent with United States coast guard requirements. The results of this effort shall be reported to the legislature by October 1, 2009."

EFFECT:  Requires the ferries division of the Department of Transportation to develop and implement immediately a procurement strategy to reduce the construction and delivery costs of the 64-car and 144-car vessels authorized in the 16-year financial plan.  The strategy should consider the use of an "owners representative."  The strategy must consider implementing minimum manning crew designs.  The results of this effort shall be reported to the Legislature by October 1, 2009. 

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