AL SB332

Authorizes five alternative project delivery methods for public works in Alabama: Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design-Build, Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain, Design-Build-Operate-Maintain, and Progressive Design-Build, in addition to the traditional Design-Bid-Build method.

Requires awarding authorities to obtain prior Department of Finance approval before using alternative delivery methods and to submit detailed project reports within 30 days of completion, with penalties for non-compliance preventing future use of alternative methods.

Establishes a two-tier protest process allowing bona fide prospective bidders to challenge alternative delivery method approvals to the Division of Construction Management (with 5-day review) and then appeal to the Director of Finance (with 5-day review).

Creates a State Public Works Advisory Council with representatives from county commissions, municipalities, educational institutions, state agencies, and private construction industry organizations to review alternative delivery method data and make recommendations to the Legislature.

Limits awarding authorities to using alternative delivery methods on no more than one project per fiscal year (if undertaking 5 or fewer projects) or two projects or 10 percent of projects annually (whichever is greater), and requires compliance with administrative rules to be adopted by the Department of Finance.