Bill > HB3563

This bill introduces a new method called the "construction manager-general contractor method" for selecting engineers and general contractors for transportation-related construction projects in Texas, specifically for the Texas Department of Transportation and regional transportation authorities. Under this method, an entity can contract separately with an engineer for design services and a construction manager who will serve as the general contractor, providing consultation during the project's design and construction phases. The bill outlines a detailed selection process that can be either one-step or two-step, requiring the creation of an evaluation team with specific composition requirements, including at least half of the team members being registered engineers. The construction manager will be selected based on weighted selection criteria, and they will be responsible for performing a minimum percentage of construction work, publicly advertising for subcontractor bids, and delivering performance and payment bonds. The selection process emphasizes transparency, with requirements to make selection rankings public and use independent cost estimators to validate project costs. This approach is intended to provide more flexibility and potentially improve project management and cost-effectiveness for state highway and transportation projects by allowing early contractor involvement in the design process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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