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GA SB586
Bill
Status
Passed
5/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gooch
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AI Summary
- Authorizes Georgia counties to use the design-build contracting method for transportation projects, allowing a single contract to cover both design and construction of buildings, bridges, rail corridors, technology deployments, and limited/controlled access projects
- Counties may combine environmental services, utility relocation, right of way services, design, and construction into a single design-build contract, but construction cannot begin until the county holds title to necessary rights of way and easements
- Counties must adopt by resolution procedures for administering design-build contracts, including prequalification requirements, public advertisement, request for qualifications/proposals, evaluation criteria, and a selection process using either a two-step (qualifications then proposals) or one-step (direct request for proposals) procurement method
- Design-build contracts are capped at no more than 50% of the total amount of construction projects a county awarded in the previous fiscal year, and selected firms must self-perform at least 30% of the project
- Counties are prohibited from using a "best and final offer" standard to induce one proposer to bid against another, though they may offer a stipulated fee to shortlisted firms that submit responsive proposals
Legislative Description
Road Projects; the use of the design-build contracting method by counties; authorize
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
5/9/2022
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/15/2022
Transportation3/3/2022
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