The bill amends West Virginia Code §8-29-8 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 in whole or in part through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program or Airport Terminal Program. The bill includes various project delivery methods such as integrated project delivery, construction manager-at-risk, design-build, and progressive design-build, ensuring that procurement conducted in compliance with FAA standards satisfies state procurement requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing airport authorities to enter into management agreements with counties, cities, or towns for the management of existing airports under mutually agreeable terms. It also clarifies that while authorities may exercise their powers only in the county where the airport is located or in contiguous counties, they are not prohibited from entering into management agreements with non-contiguous counties or cities. This legislation 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