This bill amends the West Virginia Code to extend the sunset provision of the Department of Environmental Protection Design-Build Pilot Program from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The bill requires the secretary of the department to prepare and submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, evaluating the performance of design-build projects completed in the previous year. This report will assess various factors, including cost and time savings, change orders, quality of work, and the number of bids received.

The key change in the bill is the extension of the expiration date for the pilot program, allowing it to continue for an additional two years. This extension aims to provide more time for the evaluation of the program's effectiveness and to gather more comprehensive data on its impact on project delivery and efficiency within the department.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 22-34-5
Engrossed Version: 22-34-5