Bill > HB3730

This bill amends the Design-Build Procurement Act to modify how design-build procurement methods can be used by public institutions of higher education. Currently, the Act allows state construction agencies to use design-build delivery methods for public projects, which means a single contract covers both the design and construction of a project, but only if it can be demonstrated to be in the state's best interest. The bill specifically makes the existing provisions of the Act inoperative for public higher education institutions starting January 1, 2026. When determining whether to use a design-build approach, agencies must consider factors such as potential time and cost savings, project type and size, and the agency's ability to define comprehensive project scope and performance criteria. The bill also maintains existing requirements that agencies ensure compliance with disadvantaged business and equal employment practices. By making the provisions inoperative for higher education institutions, the bill appears to be creating a future transition or potential review of design-build procurement methods specifically for colleges and universities, though the exact rationale for this change is not explained in the bill text.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3730&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104