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AL SB289
Bill
Status
3/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Slade Blackwell
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AI Summary
SB289 Summary
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Authorizes public owners to use two alternative project delivery methods for public works contracts: construction manager at risk and design-build, in addition to the existing design-bid-build method.
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Construction manager at risk can self-perform up to 10 percent of project work and must select all subcontractors through a competitive proposal process; assumes risk at a guaranteed maximum price.
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Design-builder must provide both design (by licensed design professionals) and construction services for a lump sum or guaranteed maximum cost, selected through prequalification and competitive proposals.
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Excludes all contracts by the Alabama Department of Transportation from using the construction manager at risk or design-build methods.
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Establishes Class C felony penalties for willful violations and requires all contracting documents to be public and available for inspection upon citizen request; effective January 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
Public Works Contracts, construction manager at risk and design-builder selection authorized, Department of Transportation excluded Articles 2 and 3, Secs. 39-2-1, 39-2-2 am'd.; Secs. 39-2-30 to 39-2-33, inclusive, 39-2-40 to 39-2-43, inclusive, added
Public Works Contracts
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
3/5/2013