The bill amends West Virginia Code §8-29-8 to enhance the powers of airport authorities regarding the procurement and delivery of airport capital improvement projects. Specifically, it authorizes these authorities to utilize federally approved project delivery methods, such as integrated project delivery, construction manager-at-risk, design-build, and progressive design-build, for projects funded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program or Airport Terminal Program. This provision ensures that procurement conducted in compliance with FAA standards will satisfy state procurement requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that airport authorities can 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. This flexibility aims to facilitate better management and operational efficiency of airports across the state. Overall, the amendments are designed to streamline processes and enhance the capabilities of airport authorities in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-29-8
Committee Substitute: 8-29-8
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 8-29-8