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MS HB1438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires agencies or governing authorities using the construction manager at risk method to contract directly with the construction manager for all construction work
  • Exempts contracts entered into under the construction manager at risk method from standard public bidding requirements
  • Maintains the $25,000,000 minimum construction cost threshold for construction manager at risk projects
  • Requires agencies to retain an independent architectural or engineering firm for guidance throughout project development, design, and construction
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Public construction contracts; exempt contracts under construction manager at risk method from bidding requirements.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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