The bill modifies bonding requirements for design-build public works projects in Washington State by amending RCW 39.10.330 and RCW 39.08.030. It establishes that firms awarded contracts must provide a performance and payment bond before the start of construction, specifically within 10 days upon request from the public body. Notably, the bill specifies that a performance and payment bond is not required for the design services, preconstruction services, and other non-construction services included in the design-build contract. Additionally, it clarifies that under the design-build procedure, bonds must be in an amount not less than the dollar value of the construction portion of the contract.

Furthermore, the bill updates the language regarding the bond amounts for municipalities, changing the minimum percentage from twenty-five to 25 percent of the contract price for certain districts, and establishes a 30-day notice requirement for claims against the bond. The bill also emphasizes the importance of tracking and reporting the utilization of minority and women's business enterprises and veteran-certified businesses in the contracting process. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the bonding process while ensuring compliance with minority and women business enterprise participation.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.10.330, 39.08.030
Substitute Bill: 39.10.330, 39.08.030
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.10.330, 39.08.030