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This bill modifies provisions related to design-build contracts for counties, municipalities, and fire protection districts in Illinois, introducing several key changes. The bill clarifies that technical and cost proposals must now disclose the role of a licensed design professional during contract administration, and explicitly allows counties and municipalities to engage a licensed design professional during a design-build contract if they believe it will benefit the project. For counties and municipalities, the bill removes the requirement to include preliminary design plans in the initial request for proposal, giving more flexibility in the early stages of project planning. The bill also prevents design-build entities from being disqualified solely because they have previously been awarded projects under public procurement statutes. Additionally, for fire protection districts, the bill expressly authorizes the use of design-build contracts, provided a competitive selection process is followed. The bill provides explicit language to ensure transparency, flexibility, and professional oversight in public construction projects, with provisions aimed at promoting fair competition and allowing local governments to make decisions that best serve their project needs. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving local governments time to adjust to the new requirements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1827&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104