This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize airport authorities to utilize federally approved project delivery methods for airport capital improvement projects. Specifically, it allows authorities to procure, contract for, and deliver airport projects funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program or Airport Terminal Program using various project delivery methods such as integrated project delivery, construction manager-at-risk, design-build, and progressive design-build. The bill stipulates that procurement conducted in compliance with FAA standards will satisfy state procurement requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing airport authorities to enter into management agreements with counties, cities, or towns for the management of existing airports, regardless of whether the entities are contiguous to the county where the airport is located. It also clarifies that the powers of the authorities are limited to the county where the airport is situated or adjacent counties, with exceptions for management agreements. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of airport infrastructure projects in West Virginia by aligning state law with federal standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-29-8