This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish a new alternative procurement procedure known as the "general contractor/construction manager" procedure, while also renaming the existing Highway Design-Build Pilot Program to the Highway Alternative Project Delivery Program. The bill allows the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Highways to expedite construction projects by combining design and construction elements into a single contract. It also sets specific financial limits on contractual obligations for various fiscal years, including provisions for projects financed without bonds and those financed with bonds.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section, 17-2D-6, which authorizes the Commissioner to enter into agreements that utilize the general contractor/construction manager contracting procedures, exempting them from traditional design-build bid requirements. The Commissioner is empowered to create procedural rules to guide the implementation of these agreements, ensuring they align with federal regulations and serve the public interest. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency of highway project delivery in West Virginia through alternative contracting methods.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-2D-1, 17-2D-2, 17-2D-6