Bill > SF2905

This bill establishes a Qualification-Based Selection (QBS) Pilot Program at the Minnesota Department of Transportation from October 1, 2025, to March 1, 2028, requiring the commissioner to use QBS methods for selecting engineering and design professionals on at least five projects per year that have consultant fees exceeding $800,000. The program aims to evaluate alternative procurement methods by requiring two detailed reports: a preliminary report by October 1, 2026, and a final report by October 1, 2028. These reports will analyze the impact of QBS methods on procurement timelines, project quality, change orders, and sustainability compared to traditional best value engineering practices. The commissioner must select different projects or project phases each year and is prohibited from repeating the same project. The bill includes an appropriation of an unspecified amount from the general fund to support the pilot program and report preparation, with funding available until June 30, 2029. The pilot program is designed to provide insights that could potentially lead to legislative recommendations for expanding QBS methods across road construction projects in the future, with the section set to expire on January 15, 2029, or upon submission of the final report.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2905&ssn=0&y=2025