House Passes Alternative Public Works Reauthorization

The House unanimously passed Second Substitute House Bill 1506 reauthorizing the state’s alternative public works laws. These laws allow certain government agencies to use design-build, general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) and job order contracting. The bill would allow additional agencies to use design-build and GC/CM under strict supervision by a new “Project Review Committee.” The AIA/WA worked as part of a stakeholder process for nearly two years on the reauthorization to make improvements to the laws.

Alternative Public Works Reauthorization

The House Capital Budget Committee held a hearing today on Substitute HB 1506 to reauthorize the alternative public works law. This law allows certain state and local agencies to use design-build, general contractor/construction manager and job order contracting procurement methods. The AIA Washington participated in the development of this bill through the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. Prospects for the bill look positive. The bill is expected to next be heard by the House Appropriations Committee.