The bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) related to state highway construction project alternative contracting procedures. It allows public bodies to apply for certification to use design-build or general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures for individual projects without needing committee approval for three years. The bill specifies that the Department of Transportation is exempt from certification requirements for using these contracting procedures. Additionally, it introduces a new provision that allows the department to use a progressive design-build procedure and outlines the definitions of design-build and general contractor/construction manager procedures.

Key changes include the removal of the previous threshold of "two million dollars" for projects eligible for these procedures and the establishment of a process for the Department of Transportation to award competitively bid contracts. The bill also mandates that the department pursue approval for the first three general contractor/construction manager projects, after which it will no longer be subject to the approval requirements. The act is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately to ensure the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 39.10.270, 47.20.780, 47.20.785
Bill as Passed Legislature: 39.10.270, 39.10.280, 47.20.780, 47.20.785, 43.131.408
Session Law: 39.10.270, 39.10.280, 47.20.780, 47.20.785, 43.131.408