The bill amends several sections of the Code of West Virginia related to the Design-Build Procurement Act, specifically targeting the termination of the Design-Build Board and making necessary technical amendments to facilitate the continued use of the Design-Build project delivery method. Notably, the bill repeals section 5-22A-5, which outlines the duties of the Design-Build Board, and terminates the Board as of July 1, 2025. The Secretary of Administration is granted new authority to oversee compliance with the provisions of the Design-Build Procurement Act, replacing the Board's previous role in determining the appropriateness of public projects for the design-build method.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for selecting design-builders by allowing the agency to proceed with fewer than three qualified design-builders if approved by the Secretary of the Department of Administration. It also streamlines the proposal acceptance process by removing the requirement for Board approval of technical submissions, allowing the agency to directly evaluate and accept proposals based on their scores. These changes aim to enhance efficiency in public project procurement while ensuring that the design-build method remains a viable option for state agencies.

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