The bill SB1054 extends the authorization for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and local agents to commence design-build projects and procure construction services using alternative delivery methods until December 31, 2030, instead of the previous deadline of December 31, 2025. This includes the ability to procure horizontal construction services through construction-manager-at-risk, design-build, or job-order-contracting methods. The bill also grandfathers contracts solicited or executed by ADOT or agents before the new deadline, ensuring that these contracts remain valid even if services are rendered after December 31, 2030.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to the language regarding the procurement process, including allowing revisions of preliminary technical proposals and clarifying the responsibilities of the department in preparing environmental documents. It also updates the maximum dollar amount for individual job orders to $1,000,000 and specifies that agents may not procure horizontal construction using the specified methods after the new deadline. Overall, the bill aims to provide more flexibility and extended timelines for construction projects in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-7363, 28-7366, 28-7367, 34-603, 34-605, 28-6923, 28-6924, 28-7365, 34-103, 34-606, 32-121, 11-952, 34-608
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-7363, 28-7366, 28-7367, 34-603, 34-605, 28-6923, 28-6924, 28-7365, 34-103, 34-606, 32-121, 11-952, 34-608
Chaptered Version: 28-7363, 28-7366, 28-7367, 34-603, 34-605, 28-6923, 28-6924, 28-7365, 34-103, 34-606, 32-121, 11-952, 34-608