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This bill establishes a pilot program requiring the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to use qualification-based selection (QBS) methods for choosing engineering and design professionals on road construction projects from October 2025 to March 2028. Specifically, the commissioner must select five or more projects annually with consultant fees exceeding $800,000, applying QBS across different project phases like predesign, design, and construction. The bill mandates two key reports: a preliminary report by October 2026 and a final report by October 2028, both to be submitted to legislative committee chairs. These reports will evaluate the effectiveness of QBS, including its impact on procurement timelines, project quality, change orders, and sustainability. The preliminary report will assess initial findings and potential legislative changes, while the final report will include a cost-benefit analysis and recommendations for future QBS implementation. An appropriation will be provided to support the program and report preparation, with the pilot program set to expire on January 15, 2029. The goal appears to be assessing whether QBS can improve the selection of engineering professionals for transportation projects by focusing on qualifications rather than just cost.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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