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DE HB169

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2015

Primary Sponsor

Edward Osienski

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Delaware Department of Transportation to use design-build contracting for Transportation Trust Fund projects, combining design and construction procurement into a single contract

  • Requires design-build contracts to include prevailing wage rate provisions and comply with federal regulations under 23 C.F.R. Part 636, regardless of funding source

  • Limits design-build use to specialized projects with time constraints, unique site conditions, or complex construction methods at the Secretary of Transportation's discretion

  • Codifies into permanent law a design-build pilot program that began in 1999 with 12 projects and has demonstrated improved project delivery times over 15 years

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Works Contracting.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Highways & Transportation6/23/2015
Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure6/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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