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PA SB687
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cris Dush
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AI Summary
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Repeals Pennsylvania's Separations Act of 1913, which required public construction projects to use multiple prime contractors for separate trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
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Establishes four authorized project delivery methods for public construction: construction management at-risk, design-bid-build with multiple prime contractors, design-bid-build with single prime contractor, and design-build
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Requires government agencies and State-related institutions to use one of the specified project delivery methods for public building construction projects exceeding $4,000 in total cost
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Exempts construction contracts under $25,000 from the new Chapter 32 project delivery requirements, allowing departments to award such contracts through standard source selection methods
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with existing contracts, obligations, and collective bargaining agreements under the Separations Act remaining in force
Legislative Description
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in procurement organization, further providing for specific construction powers, duties and procedures; in procurement of construction and design professional services, further providing for procurement of design professional services; providing for project delivery methods; and making a repeal.
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry
4/28/2025