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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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.
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. 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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the reengrossed bill:
1. Remove the provisions for use of design-build contracts by airport authorities.
2. Remove the provisions for design-build contracts and qualifications of design-
builders components.
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