Bill > S05266

This bill authorizes counties with a population of one million or more persons to use design-build contracts for public works projects valued at $10 million or more (or $1.2 million for specific types of infrastructure) when those projects are undertaken with a project labor agreement. The bill establishes a two-step selection process for contractors: first, generating a list of qualified entities based on their capabilities and experience, and then selecting the proposal that offers the "best value" to the county, considering factors like cost, proposal quality, team qualifications, and potential impact. The bill includes provisions to protect existing workers' rights, ensure prevailing wage standards, and promote minority and women-owned business enterprise participation. Contractors must comply with project labor agreements, and each county must submit an annual report detailing their design-build contracts, including cost savings and business diversity metrics. The legislation is temporary, set to expire three years after enactment, but projects with requests for qualifications issued before the expiration can continue under its provisions. Key terms like "design-build contract" are explicitly defined, and the bill aims to provide counties with more flexible and potentially more efficient methods of undertaking public works projects.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5266