Pending Legislation
Senate Bill 5773: Transportation Projects
Introduced: Marko Liias (D-021)
Summary:
Concerns alternative procurement and delivery models for transportation projects. The bill authorizes the DOT to use progressive design–build procedure, or any general contractor/construction manager procedure. Until June 30, 2031, upon completing a delivery method selection process that identifies the progressive design–build procedure or any general contract/construction manager procedure as the preferred delivery method for a project in excess of $100,000,000, the department shall consult with the capital projects advisory review board under chapter 39.10 RCW to review the selected delivery method for the project and provide any recommendations or feedback for the department to consider. The department and the capital projects advisory review board shall collaboratively develop and implement the coordination and details of this consultation.
Last Action: Feb 21, 2025: To SENATE Committee on TRANSPORTATION.
Status: Pending
DBIA Position: Support
House Bill 1633: Transportation Appropriations
Introduced: 1/24/2025 by Natasha Hill (D-03-01)
Summary:
Concerns prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts.
Last Action: Feb 14, 2025: To House Transportation Committee
Status: Pending
DBIA Position: Monitor
Senate Bill 5522
Introduced: Deborah Krishnadasan (D-026)
Summary:
Concerns the state capitol campus. Makes technical changes.
Last Action: Jan 27, 2025: INTRODUCED. Hearing Scheduled for 2/22
Status: Pending
DBIA Position: Monitor
House Bill 1377: Ferry System
Introduced: 1/27/2025 by Michelle Caldier (R-26-02)
Summary:
Declares the ferry system to be in a state of emergency to authorize expedient actions. Does not alter design-build law.
Last Action: Jan 27, 2025: INTRODUCED.
Status: Pending
DBIA Position: Monitor
House Bill 1967: Design-Build Public Works Projects
Introduced: 1/27/2025 by Janice Zahn (D-41-01)
Summary:
Modifies bonding requirements in the design portion of design-build public works projects.
The bill states that a performance and payment bond is not required for the the portion of the design-build contract that includes design services, preconstruction services, finance services, maintenance services, operations services, or any other related services included in the contract.
Last Action: Feb 20, 2025: Public hearing scheduled.
Status: Pending
DBIA Position: Support