House Bill 1471 Summary

• Amends Section 27-104-7 to authorize the Public Procurement Review Board to adopt regulations governing approval of contracts for architectural and engineering services.

• Requires the Division of Real Property Management to review and preapprove agency lease agreements before advertisement begins, with information to be published on the Department of Finance and Administration website.

• Brings forward Section 31-7-13.1 regarding the dual-phase design-build method of construction contracting, which may only be used when specifically authorized by the Legislature.

• Brings forward Section 37-101-41 authorizing the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to lease university land to private entities for construction of auxiliary facilities for up to 35 years, with board purchase option for $1.00.

• Effective July 1, 2016.