The bill, introduced by Senator Hodges and Representative Dickerson, enacts R.S. 48:255.8 to enhance the efficiency and expediency of road construction projects in Louisiana. It allows the Department of Transportation and Development to utilize the A+B bidding method, which combines the cost of construction with the estimated time to complete the project. This method is intended to reduce delays in road completion and is applicable to projects that meet specific criteria, such as high traffic volume, extended completion time, significant construction costs, or multi-phase construction.

The A+B bidding method will be evaluated for projects starting on or after July 1, 2025, if they meet one or more of the outlined criteria. The bill defines "A+B bidding" as a cost-plus-time bidding approach where the total bid is determined by the sum of the traditional contract unit price and the estimated completion time, with the lowest combined total winning the contract. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.