The bill amends the West Virginia Code to revise the administration of the Department of Environmental Protection's Design-Build Pilot Program. It extends the sunset provision of the program to December 31, 2027, allowing for continued operation and evaluation of the program. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum aggregate value of all ongoing design-build projects from $50 million to $75 million, enabling the Department to undertake larger projects under this delivery method.

The bill also outlines the procedural rules that the secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection must establish to facilitate the design-build process. These rules include the application process, selection of qualified design-builders, proposal preparation and evaluation, contract awarding, and handling of formal protests. The requirement for the secretary to submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance evaluating the program's effectiveness remains in place, ensuring accountability and oversight of the design-build projects undertaken by the department.

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