SB 5997-S.E2 - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Authorizes and encourages the department of transportation to use the design-build procedure for public works projects over two million dollars when certain conditions exist.

Requires the joint transportation committee to: (1) Conduct a design-build contracting review study to examine the department of transportation's implementation and use of design-build contracting; and

(2) Provide a report detailing any recommended changes or improvements that the department of transportation should make to the design-build process in order to maximize cost and schedule efficiencies and ensure that design risk is borne by the appropriate party.

Requires the department of transportation to: (1) Develop a construction program business plan that incorporates findings of the committee's report and outlines a sustainable staffing level of state-employed engineering staff; and

(2) Convene an advisory group to assist in the development of the plan.