House Bill No. [insert number] aims to establish a new project delivery method for addressing deferred maintenance of public facilities at postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana through job order contracting. The bill enacts R.S. 17:3369.3(A)(8), which allows projects financed or constructed under this program to utilize job order contracting as outlined in the newly created R.S. 38:2225.6. This section defines key terms such as "public facility," "project," and "evaluation committee," and sets forth the criteria and procedures for awarding job order contracts, including the establishment of maximum contract prices and the qualifications required for contractors.

The bill specifies that job order contracts can be awarded for projects of a recurring nature with indefinite delivery times and quantities, and it mandates that the Louisiana Board of Regents develop procedures for selecting contractors. Additionally, it outlines the evaluation criteria for contractors, the terms of the contracts, and the requirement for payment and performance bonds. The provisions of this bill will take precedence over any conflicting laws, ensuring a streamlined process for managing deferred maintenance projects at postsecondary institutions. The act will become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.