This bill amends several sections of the North Dakota Century Code to refine the selection process for construction management at-risk services and the procurement of related services such as architecture and engineering. Key changes include the requirement for selection committees to consist of an administrative individual, a registered architect and engineer (both of whom cannot be contracted for the project), and a licensed contractor. Additionally, the bill mandates that the evaluation of submissions must adhere to established qualification criteria without modification, ensuring that fees and expenses are weighted appropriately in the scoring process.

Further amendments specify that agency construction managers must publicly advertise and open bids from subcontractors, with the responsibility to award contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. The bill also introduces a new evaluation criterion for agency selection committees, which includes assessing fees and expenses for the entire project. This criterion is to be documented on a standard form approved by the director of the office of management and budget. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the procurement process for public improvement projects in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 48-01.2-20, 48-01.2-22, 54-44.7-03
Adopted by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee: 48-01.2-20, 48-01.2-22, 54-44.7-03
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 48-01.2-20, 48-01.2-22, 54-44.7-03
INTRODUCED: 48-01.2-20, 48-01.2-22, 54-44.7-03