Bill > HB2942

This bill extends and modifies the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Design-Build Pilot Program by increasing the maximum aggregate value of ongoing design-build projects from $50 million to $75 million and extending the program's sunset date to December 31, 2027. The Design-Build Pilot Program allows the DEP secretary to streamline project construction by combining design and construction elements into a single contract, which must follow specific procedural rules established by the secretary. These rules cover the entire project lifecycle, including application processes, proposal evaluation, contractor selection, and contract award procedures. The bill requires the DEP secretary to submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by January 15th, detailing the performance of completed design-build projects, including cost and time savings, change orders, work quality, bid numbers, and other relevant information. The program is limited to contracts awarded directly by the DEP, and the bill maintains the existing framework while providing more flexibility for project funding and extending the program's operational timeline.