Bill > SB315

This bill authorizes the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to use a progressive design-build method for improvements to Interstate 80 East between Vista Boulevard in Sparks and USA Parkway in Storey County. In a progressive design-build process, the department will first select a design-build team to perform preconstruction services like preliminary design, environmental reviews, and cost estimations. After this initial phase, NDOT can negotiate with the same team to complete the final design and construction, or choose to seek alternative contractors if an agreement cannot be reached. The bill establishes detailed procurement processes, including requirements for advertising the project, evaluating potential design-build teams, and selecting contractors based on factors like professional qualifications, project experience, and proposed management plans. The legislation also includes provisions for confidentiality of project submissions, payment terms for design professionals, and requirements that the prime contractor use its own workforce for at least 30% of the project. This approach aims to provide more flexibility and potentially more efficient project delivery compared to traditional design-bid-build contracting methods.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12542/Overview