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MS HB1389
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mark Formby
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 65-1-85 of the Mississippi Code to revise limits on design-build contracting for the Mississippi Transportation Commission.
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Increases the limit for projects with estimated costs not exceeding $10,000,000 from three (3) to five (5) projects per fiscal year.
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Maintains the limit of three (3) projects per fiscal year for projects with estimated costs exceeding $50,000,000.
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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.
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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