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SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
SB 498 2022 Regular Session Stine
KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
TRANSPORTATION/DEV DEPT. Provides relative to DOTD and types of
buildings processes. (8/1/22)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Change proposed law from requiring the authority to accept unsolicited
proposals for design build projects in excess of $100,000.000.00 to
authorizing the authority to accept unsolicited proposals for design build
projects in excess of $100,000.000.00.
2. Change the authorized number of days for interested bidders to submit an
unsolicited proposal from no more than 60 days to no more than 120 days.
3. Require the review cost for all proposals for a design build project pursuant
to proposed law be nonrefundable should the project not move forward.
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SB 498 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Stine
Proposed law authorizes the La. Transportation Authority (LTA) to accept unsolicited
proposals for design builds in excess of $100,000,000.00.
Proposed law requires the department notify interested bidders by public advertisement of
the unsolicited proposal received by LTA.
Proposed law requires interested parties submit a formal request of consideration within 30
days and authorizes no more than 120 days to submit an unsolicited proposal including
schedule, design, and cost.
Proposed law requires all proposals for a design build project comply with all applicable
provisions of proposed law and requires the review cost be nonrefundable should the project
not move forward.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Adds R.S. 48:2085)
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Dawn Romero Watson
Executive Director