House Bill No. by Representative Turner establishes job order contracting (JOC) as an alternative project delivery method specifically for addressing deferred maintenance of public facilities by post-secondary educational institutions. The bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 17:3369.3(A)(8) and R.S. 38:2225.6, which define the scope of JOC, including the types of projects eligible for this contracting method, such as renovations and infrastructure improvements. The legislation outlines the selection process for contractors, requiring post-secondary institutions to establish maximum aggregate contract prices and to follow specific qualification procedures to ensure compliance with established standards.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all engineering, architectural, and contracting firms involved in JOC must be properly licensed. It establishes an evaluation committee to assess contractor qualifications based on criteria such as experience and capacity to complete projects on time. The initial term for a job order contract is limited to two years, with the possibility of annual renewals for up to three additional years. The bill also specifies that job order contracts can only be used for the institution that awarded them unless otherwise stated in the request for qualifications. Overall, this legislation aims to streamline the process for managing deferred maintenance projects in public educational facilities.