The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Archana Cadge.
DIGEST
SB 167 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Abraham
Present law provides for design-build contracts, qualifications of design-build entities, and
procedures for design-build bid process. Proposed law provides for design-build contracts relative
to airports.
Proposed law provides for the bid process for design-build for traffic control towers and hangars
including the request for qualifications, and establishment of a selection review committee. Proposed
law further provides for the requirements necessary to be used by the selection review committee
when choosing a design-builder.
Proposed law further provides for the process to enter into a contract with the entity and the design-
builder after the design-builder has been selected.
Present law provides for design-build contracts, qualifications of design-build entities, and
procedures for design-build bid process. Proposed law retains present law and provides for technical
changes.
Proposed law provides any response by the proposed design-builder during request for qualifications
that is false or misleading shall be grounds for rejection by the department.
Proposed law provides definitions and requirements for progressive design-build contracts and
contractors.
Proposed law provides for the procurement process for progressive design-build projects including
requirements for the notice of intent, request for qualifications, and statement of qualifications from
the contractor.
Proposed law provides for the establishment and standards of review for the design-build
qualification evaluation committee.
Effective August 1, 2023.
(Amends R.S. 48:250.3(B), (C), (D), and (E); adds R.S. 38:2225.2.6 and R.S. 48:250.3.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the original bill 1. Removes local municipalities from being eligible to use the design-build method.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.