The bill amends the Construction Manager-General Contractor Method of Procurement Pilot Program by extending its sunset date from June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2026. It introduces a two-phase approach for selecting transportation projects. In the first phase, the commission can select up to five transportation projects with a total construction cost not exceeding $200 million, and individual project estimates capped at $100 million. The second phase allows for an additional five projects, with a total cost limit of $500 million and individual project estimates capped at $150 million.

Additionally, the bill mandates an independent study by the Director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation to compare the benefits and costs of using the construction manager-general contractor method against the traditional design-build delivery method. This study is to be submitted to the Arkansas Legislative Audit for review, ensuring a thorough evaluation of the procurement methods used in transportation projects.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1692 Original - 3-24-2023 04:29 PM: 19-11-1404(b), 19-11-1404(d)
Old version HB1692 V2 - 4-3-2023 01:58 PM: 19-11-1404(b), 19-11-1404(d)
HB 1692: 19-11-1404(b), 19-11-1404(d)
Act 823: 19-11-1404(b), 19-11-1404(d)