The bill amends several sections of the Code of West Virginia related to the Design-Build Procurement Act, specifically targeting the structure and oversight of the Design-Build Board. Notably, the bill repeals the Design-Build Board entirely, effective July 1, 2025, and transfers its oversight responsibilities to the Secretary of Administration. This change aims to streamline the process for agencies to enter into design-build contracts for public projects, ensuring compliance with the relevant provisions of the code without the need for board approval.

Additionally, the bill makes various technical amendments to definitions and procedures associated with design-build contracts. It removes the requirement for the Design-Build Board to determine the appropriateness of public projects for the design-build method and instead places that authority with the Secretary of Administration. The bill also updates the process for selecting design-builders, allowing agencies to proceed with fewer than three qualified proposals under certain conditions, and mandates that the results of the selection process be made available to the public. Overall, these changes are intended to facilitate the continued use of the design-build project delivery method while enhancing accountability and efficiency in the procurement process.

Statutes affected:
Committee Substitute: 5-22A-2, 5-22A-3, 5-22A-4, 5-22A-9a, 5-22A-12, 5-22A-5