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, no later than 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 and from "thirty" to "30" days for filing claims against the bond. It also allows cities and towns to impose additional conditions on the bond for their protection, while ensuring that the 30-day notice requirement does not apply to claims made by the state for taxes, increases, and penalties. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the bonding process while ensuring adequate protections for public bodies and promoting the inclusion of minority and women-owned businesses in public works projects.

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
Session Law: 39.10.330, 39.08.030