Bill > HB2474

This bill modifies provisions governing design-build contracts, which are a project delivery method where design and construction services are provided under a single contract, often involving a qualifications-based selection process. Key changes include the introduction of "progressive design-build contracts," a two-stage selection process that allows for design development and preconstruction services before a final construction price is set, and the expansion of what constitutes a "design-build project" to include both civil works like roads and bridges, and non-civil works like buildings, without a minimum dollar threshold. The bill also clarifies the role of a "design criteria consultant," who assists the political subdivision in developing project requirements and evaluating proposals, and specifies that such consultants may be involved in progressive design-build projects. Additionally, it adjusts the number of qualified design-builders to be shortlisted from five to three for design-build projects and maintains three for progressive design-build projects, and clarifies that payment bond requirements will apply to both design-build and progressive design-build projects, covering those who furnish design services. The bill also includes provisions for wastewater and water projects, ensuring they are not disqualified from funding opportunities for using design-build contracts, and exempts design-builders from holding certain licenses if their design services are subcontracted to properly licensed entities. Finally, it outlines exceptions to these provisions for specific types of governmental entities like metropolitan sewer districts or home-rule cities that have already adopted their own design-build processes.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2474&year=2026&code=R