Amends the Counties Code. In a provision concerning the development of scope and performance criteria for design-build projects, deletes a provision that requires the county to develop preliminary design plans. Specifies that a design-build entity shall not be disqualified solely due to having previously been awarded a project or projects under any applicable public procurement statute of the State. Provides that, if a county receives one Phase I response, nothing prohibits the county from proceeding with a Phase II evaluation of the single respondent, if the county, in its discretion, finds proceeding to be in its best interest. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a provision concerning the development of scope and performance criteria for design-build projects, deletes a provision that requires the municipality to develop preliminary design plans. Specifies that a design-build entity shall not be disqualified solely due to having previously been awarded a project or projects under any applicable public procurement statute of the State. Provides that, if a municipality receives one response to Phase I, nothing shall prohibit the municipality from proceeding with a Phase II evaluation of the single respondent, if the municipality, in its discretion, finds proceeding to be in its best interest. Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that the Act's competitive bidding provisions do not prohibit a fire protection district from entering into design-build contracts.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Specifies that fire protection districts are authorized to use a design-build contracting method for construction if a competitive process consistent with the purpose of this Section is used in connection with the selection of the design-builder. Adds an effective date of July 1, 2025.
House Floor Amendment No. 1: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity, provides that the technical and cost proposal shall disclose the role of a licensed design professional during the administration of the design-build contract. Provides that nothing in the provisions of the amendatory Act shall prohibit a county or municipality from engaging a licensed design professional during the administration of a design-build contract if the county or municipality believes that engaging the licensed design professional benefits the project.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55 ILCS 5/5, 65 ILCS 5/11, 70 ILCS 705/11
Engrossed: 55 ILCS 5/5, 65 ILCS 5/11, 70 ILCS 705/11
Enrolled: 55 ILCS 5/5, 65 ILCS 5/11, 70 ILCS 705/11