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WV SB690

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Division of Highways Commissioner to use "general contractor/construction manager" contracting procedures for highway, bridge, building, and grounds projects in accordance with federal regulations (23 U.S.C. 112 and 23 CFR §635 Subpart E)

  • Renames the existing "Highway Design-Build Pilot Program" to "Highway Alternative Project Delivery Program" to reflect expanded procurement options

  • Exempts general contractor/construction manager agreements from traditional design-build bid requirements established elsewhere in the article

  • Grants the Commissioner authority to promulgate procedural rules governing conditions for entering agreements, preferred contract terms, and implementation guidelines

  • Expands the scope of design-build projects to include buildings and grounds in addition to highways and bridges

Legislative Description

Creating alternative DOH procurement procedure

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To Governor 3/10/2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/23/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 1/30/2026

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