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, thereby 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, including the application process, selection of qualified builders, proposal evaluations, and contract awards. Furthermore, it mandates an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, detailing the department's experiences with completed design-build projects, including cost savings and quality assessments.

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