WV SB587

Increases the minimum competitive bid threshold for government construction projects from $25,000 to $50,000 and establishes a 90-day bid validity period from the date of bid opening

Creates the Government Construction Management At-Risk Contracts Act, authorizing state and local governments to use construction management at-risk contracts for projects with an estimated total cost of $20 million or greater

Establishes a two-phase selection process for construction managers at-risk: a qualifications phase requiring public notice and evaluation of firm capabilities, followed by a request for proposals phase evaluating pricing and performance criteria

Requires evaluation committees to assess proposals based on weighted criteria including financial resources (10%), personnel ability (20%), reputation and experience (20%), past project quality (20%), timeliness (10%), legal compliance (10%), and other factors (10%)

Sets a sunset date of July 1, 2030, for the construction management at-risk provisions and requires annual reporting by the Division of Purchasing to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance beginning December 31, 2025