The proposed bill updates current statutes by introducing new definitions and requirements for procurement processes related to construction services. It expands the definition of horizontal construction to include pipelines, while excluding certain municipally owned gas pipeline components. The bill mandates that agents procure a single contract for various management services, allows for cooperative purchasing agreements in job-order contracting, and establishes new guidelines for the request for proposal process, including a one-step request for proposals for federally funded projects.

Additionally, the bill repeals existing provisions that limit the use of construction-manager-at-risk services and the two-step request for proposals process for certain large municipalities. It introduces progressive design-build procurement as a new method, detailing the selection process and prohibiting price considerations until after the top firm is chosen. The bill also expands the definition of professional services to include project management and land acquisition services, while imposing restrictions on subcontractor selection and the payment of fees to unsuccessful offerors in progressive design-build procurements. Overall, these updates aim to streamline procurement processes and enhance the clarity of existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 34-101, 34-603, 34-605, 32-121, 34-103, 34-606, 41-2631, 41-2632, 11-952, 34-608
House Engrossed Version: 34-101, 34-603, 34-605, 32-121, 34-103, 34-606, 41-2631, 41-2632, 11-952, 34-608