The bill, enacted as R.S. 48:255.8, authorizes the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to utilize the A+B bidding method for road and highway construction projects to enhance efficiency and reduce delays. This method combines the traditional contract unit price with an estimated time for project completion, with the lowest combined total determining the winning bid. The bill specifies that starting July 1, 2025, the department must evaluate the use of this bidding method for projects that meet certain criteria, including high traffic volume, extended completion times, significant construction costs, or multi-phase construction.

The criteria for implementing the A+B bidding method include projects located on roadways with average daily traffic exceeding 20,000 vehicles, those estimated to take longer than 365 days to complete, projects with costs over $10 million, and those constructed in multiple phases. The bill aims to streamline the bidding process and improve the overall efficiency of road construction in Louisiana.