House Bill No. 887, introduced by Representative McFarland, amends the Louisiana Public Bid Law to enhance the selection process for construction management at risk (CMAR) contracts. The bill revises the composition of the selection review committee, now requiring it to include one owner representative, one design professional, one licensed contractor's principal or employee, and two additional professionals from relevant disciplines, all of whom must be uninvolved in the project. It establishes quorum requirements for meetings and mandates public training and transparent advertising for requests for qualifications (RFQs), ensuring compliance with the Open Meetings Law.

The bill also clarifies the scoring and ranking procedures for proposals, requiring committee members to assign rankings and points, with the highest score determining the best proposal. It stipulates that interviews must be conducted in person, prohibits the consideration of fees or compensation until after a contractor is selected, and emphasizes that evaluations should be based solely on qualifications and relevant RFQ factors. Amendments from the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works further refine the bill, establishing uniform rules for proposers and clarifying requirements related to financial stability and scoring procedures.

Statutes affected:
HB887 Original: 38:4(B)(5)
HB887 Engrossed: 38:4(B)(5)