Washington

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 designbuild procedure, or any general contractor/construction manager procedure. Until June 30, 2031, upon completing a delivery method selection process that identifies the progressive designbuild 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