Bill > A06428

This bill establishes the "County of Westchester Public Works Investment Act," which allows Westchester County and its various departments to use a design-build project delivery method for public works projects. Design-build contracts enable a single entity (or team) to handle both the design and construction of a project, which can potentially streamline the construction process. The bill applies to public works projects with an estimated cost of at least $10 million that are undertaken with a project labor agreement, or projects costing at least $1.2 million for specific types of infrastructure like pedestrian ramps, cultural institutions, and security infrastructure. The contractor selection process involves a two-step method: first, generating a list of qualified entities based on their capabilities, and second, selecting the best-value proposal using criteria such as cost, proposal quality, proposer qualifications, and other factors. The bill includes provisions to protect worker rights, ensure prevailing wages, promote minority and women-owned business participation, and requires annual reporting on design-build contracts. The act will be in effect for three years, with projects that have already issued requests for qualifications allowed to continue under its provisions. Importantly, the bill aims to provide Westchester County with more flexible and potentially more efficient methods for managing public works projects.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6428