The bill amends Section 67-5710A of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the delegation of public works projects. It establishes that any alterations, repairs, construction, or improvements on property owned or occupied by state entities, with an estimated cost exceeding the limit set in section 67-5711, must receive approval from the permanent building fund advisory council. Additionally, it specifies that plans and specifications for facilities funded by non-state entities and owned by state entities must also be reviewed and approved by the council before any construction activities commence. The bill outlines exemptions for emergency public works contracts and certain institutions and agencies.

A significant change in the bill is the increase in the cost threshold for which the administrator of the division of public works can delegate control over design and construction from three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). This delegation can occur on a project-by-project basis, provided that a responsible party from the state agency requests it in writing and receives approval from the permanent building fund advisory council. The bill also emphasizes that delegated agencies must still comply with all relevant public works statutes and codes, and it includes provisions for the council to audit projects for compliance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5710A