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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §17-2D-1, §17-2D-2, and §17-2D-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §17-2D-6, relating to alternative procurement methods for the Division of Highways; expanding scope of Highway Design-Build Program; modifying monetary limits in Highway Design-Build Program; authorizing use of Construction Manager/General Contractor Contracting; requiring rulemaking; imposing monetary limits on use of Construction Manager/General Contractor Contracting; and requiring the Division of Highways to report to the Legislature on the use of alternative project delivery methods.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Alternative Project Delivery Act," modifies how the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) can procure and manage highway projects. It expands the scope of the Highway Design-Build Program, which combines the design and construction of a project into a single contract, and increases the monetary limits for these projects, with different limits for projects financed with or without bonds. The bill also introduces a new Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) contracting procedure, which is a method where a construction manager acts as a general contractor, and sets monetary limits for its use, similar to the design-build program. Before implementing CM/GC contracts, the DOH Commissioner must propose legislative rules outlining the conditions and terms for these agreements. Additionally, the bill requires the DOH to report to the Legislature on the use of these alternative project delivery methods, evaluating cost and time savings, work quality, and other relevant factors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=690&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb690%20sub1.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=690 |
| Fiscal Note - Highways, Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=956481564 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb690%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=690 |
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