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ID S1091
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 67-2309 to extend written plans and specifications requirements to single countywide highway districts.
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Authorizes public officials to use the design-build method of construction for contracts involving public works, public buildings, public places, highways, and other work.
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Defines design-build contracts as agreements between a public entity and a nongovernmental party where the contractor agrees to both design and build the specified structure, roadway, or item.
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Maintains existing requirements that plans and specifications avoid specifying brand names or patented items when equivalent materials are available and when such requirements would prevent competitive bidding.
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Establishes civil penalty authority allowing courts to assess fines not exceeding $500 against public entities for violations.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to state government and written plans and specifications for work to be made by officials to provide for the application of certain provisions to single countywide highway districts, to provide that the design-build method of construction may be employed by public officials in contracts for the construction, repair or improvement of highways.
HIGHWAYS
Last Action
to Transp
2/15/2011