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MS HB1198
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Gene Newman
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AI Summary
- Revises the design-build construction contracting method by removing the two-phase requirement and allowing its use for residential buildings, residential mixed-use developments, parking garages, and other prescriptive type facilities
- Requires the Department of Finance and Administration or governing authority to determine that design-build contracting satisfies the public interest better than traditional design-bid methods before use, with exceptions for projects specifically authorized by the Legislature
- Mandates that design-build contracts use either a fixed firm price or guaranteed maximum price structure, and requires proposals to be evaluated by a committee of at least three members including one Mississippi-licensed architect or engineer
- Establishes that cost must be weighted at least 35% of total evaluation criteria, and prohibits agencies from awarding stipulated fees to unsuccessful bidders for proposal preparation costs
- Requires bid notices to be posted on the Mississippi Procurement Portal and limits evaluation criteria to bidder experience, personnel qualifications, subcontractor qualifications, architect/engineer qualifications, schedule control, and cost factors
Legislative Description
Dual-phase design-build method of construction contracting; revise certain provisions of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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