1175-S AMH SEAQ DRIV 292

SHB 1175 - H AMD 450

By Representative Seaquist

WITHDRAWN 03/25/2011

    On page 46, beginning on line 22, after "the" strike all material through "vessel" on line 25 and insert "department to procure a 130-car class vessel using a design-build procurement process.  Prior to expending funds in this subsection, the department must investigate design-build purchase options including procurement with cash funds, procurement through a lease-to-own option, or any other appropriate financing option.  By September 1, 2011, the department must report to the governor and legislative leaders on the most cost-efficient approach for purchasing the 130-car class vessel.  Upon receiving authorization to proceed from the governor's office, funds in this subsection must be used by the department to purchase the 130-car class vessel using the most cost-efficient procurement approach.  The resulting design-build purchase agreement or contract must include subcontracts with Washington state shipbuilders"

EFFECT:   Eliminates the requirement for the department to purchase a 144-car class vessel and instead directs the department to pursue procurement of a 130-car class vessel using a design-build procurement process.  Requires the department to investigate purchase options, including procurement with cash funds, procurement through a lease to own option and other financing options.  By September 1, 2011, the department is to report to the Governor and Legislative leaders regarding the most cost-efficient approach to purchasing the 130-car class vessel and, upon authorization to proceed, the department must use the funds in this subsection to purchase a 130-car class vessel.   A contract or purchase agreement must include subcontracts with Washington state shipbuilders.

FISCAL IMPACT: No change to appropriations. 

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