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NV SB315
Bill
Status
5/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Daly
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Nevada Department of Transportation to use progressive design-build contracting for improvements to Interstate 80 East between Vista Boulevard in Sparks and USA Parkway (State Route 439) in Storey County
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Establishes a two-phase procurement process where NDOT first contracts for preconstruction services (design, environmental review, permitting, cost estimation), then negotiates separately for final design and construction
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Requires progressive design-build teams to include at least one licensed general contractor and one registered architect or professional engineer, with the prime contractor performing at least 30% of construction work
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Mandates fully transparent, open-book pricing for construction phase negotiations; if negotiations fail, NDOT may contract separately with a design team member or restart procurement under different methods
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Effective July 1, 2025, with confidentiality protections for submitted proposals and proprietary information until contract award
Legislative Description
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into a progressive design-build contract for a certain project. (BDR S-626)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor. Chapter 86. (Effective July 1, 2025)
5/28/2025