MO HB135

Authorizes political subdivisions to enter into design-build contracts for projects exceeding $1 million in expenditures, where design and construction services are furnished under a single contract.

Requires political subdivisions to establish written procedures for prequalifying design-build contractors, including procedures for the prequalification review team, design criteria package specifications, proposal evaluation methods, and contract award criteria.

Limits request for proposals to a maximum of five prequalified design-build contractors; requires sealed proposals with technical submissions evaluated before cost proposals are opened.

Requires political subdivisions to retain an independent architect or engineer to assist with project planning, design criteria package development, proposal preparation, contractor prequalification, and contract administration; prohibits that architect or engineer from participating as the design-build contractor or subcontractor.

Requires design professionals providing architectural, engineering, or surveying services to be properly licensed under Missouri law; allows design-build contractors to provide such services through licensed subcontractors rather than direct employees.