Bill > HB1967

This bill modifies bonding requirements for design-build public works projects in Washington state. Specifically, the bill clarifies that a performance and payment bond is only required for the construction portion of a design-build contract, and not for design services, preconstruction services, or other non-construction services. The bill amends existing laws to specify that the bond must be provided before the start of construction and no later than 10 days upon request from the public body. The bond amount for the construction portion should be equal to the contracted amount for that portion of the work. This change provides more flexibility for design-build project contractors by distinguishing between different phases of project work and reducing bonding requirements for non-construction services. The bill maintains existing provisions about the competitive selection process for design-build projects, including requirements for public solicitation, evaluation committees, and protest procedures, while making these technical adjustments to bonding requirements.