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MS HB1389

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 65-1-85 of the Mississippi Code to revise limits on design-build contracting for the Mississippi Transportation Commission.

  • Increases the limit for projects with estimated costs not exceeding $10,000,000 from three (3) to five (5) projects per fiscal year.

  • Maintains the limit of three (3) projects per fiscal year for projects with estimated costs exceeding $50,000,000.

  • Requires the Transportation Commission to maintain detailed records and file annual reports to the Legislature comparing design-build contracting to low-bid methods, including management goals, accountability systems, and project outcomes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Highway contracts; revise number of projects for which design-build method of contracting may be used per fiscal year.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

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