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LA SB216

LA SB216
Authorizes the Department of Transportation and Development to use certain bidding processes. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
05/21/2025
Passed
06/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 48:255.8, relative to the Department of Transportation and Development; to provide for methods of bidding contracts for road construction; to provide for contract provisions to decrease delays in the completion of roads; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) to use an innovative "A+B bidding" method for road and highway construction projects starting July 1, 2025. Under this approach, contractors will submit bids that combine two components: the traditional contract price (A) and an estimated project completion time (B), with the lowest total bid winning the contract. The bill specifies that DOTD must evaluate using A+B bidding for projects meeting certain criteria, such as those on roadways with over 20,000 daily traffic, projects expected to take more than 365 calendar days, construction costs exceeding $10 million, or projects requiring multiple phases. The goal is to increase efficiency and speed in state highway construction by incentivizing contractors to complete projects more quickly. The legislation aims to provide DOTD with more flexibility in contracting and potentially reduce overall project delays by directly incorporating time considerations into the bidding process.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2025. (on 06/11/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB216&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for SB216 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1428494
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1425535
Fiscal Note - SB216 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1422100
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421499
Fiscal Note - SB216 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416894
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416779
Senate Floor Bureau Note #2014 Connick Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416516
Analysis - Digest of SB216 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416827
Fiscal Note - SB216 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416421
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414974
Senate Floor Legislative Bureau Amendment #1812 Miller G. Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415232
Analysis - Digest of SB216 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1416255
Senate Committee Amendment #1740 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414735
Senate Committee Amendment #1741 THPW Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414738
Fiscal Note - SB216 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1410834
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404696
Analysis - Digest of SB216 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404697
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