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 construction managers at-risk must publicly advertise and open bids from subcontractors for necessary work items, with the obligation to submit bids for any work they choose to perform. The governing body retains some influence over subcontractor selection based on past experiences or legal disputes. The bill also introduces a new evaluation criterion for agency selection committees, which includes the identification of fees and expenses on a standardized form, while clarifying that certain projects involving federal funds or specific state projects may be exempt from these criteria.

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