NY A06428

Authorizes Westchester County departments of public works and transportation to use design-build contracts for specific public building projects, including the County Labs and Research Building, Department of Public Works Maintenance Facility, Emergency Services Building, and Public Safety Building in Mount Pleasant

Requires a two-step contractor selection process: first evaluating qualifications and experience, then selecting the proposal offering "best value" based on cost, quality, qualifications, and other factors including minority- and women-owned business enterprise participation

Mandates project labor agreements for all design-build contracts, with requirements for apprentice training program participation and compliance at every tier of contractors

Preserves civil service protections and collective bargaining rights for existing county employees, prohibiting displacement of workers or transfer of maintenance and operations duties to contractors

Requires annual reports starting June 30, 2026 detailing each design-build contract, procurement process, total costs, estimated savings, and minority- and women-owned business enterprise participation rates; the act expires 3 years after enactment