The bill amends the West Virginia Code to enhance the administration of the Department of Environmental Protection's Design-Build Pilot Program. Key changes include extending the sunset provision of the program to December 31, 2027, and increasing the maximum aggregate value of all ongoing design-build projects from $50 million to $75 million. This allows for a greater scope of projects to be undertaken under the design-build delivery method, which combines design and construction into a single contract, thereby expediting project completion.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, evaluating the performance of design-build projects. This report will assess various factors such as cost savings, change orders, and overall project quality. The provisions of the bill will take effect 90 days after passage, ensuring that the updated framework for the Design-Build Pilot Program is implemented promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-34-5
Engrossed Version: 22-34-5
Enrolled Version: 22-34-2, 22-34-5