The bill enacted as R.S. 48:255.8 introduces the A+B bidding method for road and highway construction projects under the Department of Transportation and Development in Louisiana. This method aims to enhance efficiency and reduce delays in project completion. The legislation specifies that starting July 1, 2025, the department is required to evaluate the use of the A+B bidding method for projects that meet certain criteria, including high traffic volume, extended completion times, significant construction costs, or multi-phase construction.

The A+B bidding method is defined as a cost-plus-time approach where the total bid is calculated by adding the traditional contract unit price items ("A") to the estimated time to complete the project ("B"). The winning bid is determined by the lowest combined total of these two components. The bill emphasizes the public interest in improving the construction process for state highways and outlines the conditions under which this bidding method will be applied.