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HB 25-1228

Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carlos Barron and 13 co-sponsors

Expands state transportation procurement to use best-value design-build, letting agencies weigh quality, schedule, and price to improve project delivery for taxpayers.

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1228

Summary — HB 25-1228: Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

Status: Governor Signed (May 24, 2025)
Introduced: February 11, 2025

Note: The legislative text for HB 25-1228 was not supplied. The summary below states the bill’s known status and sponsor information and explains the bill’s likely purpose and common provisions given the title “Best Value Design‑Build Transportation Contracts.” Specific statutory language, definitions, and numeric thresholds should be confirmed by reading the enacted bill text.

Purpose / Intent

Based on the title, HB 25-1228 authorizes or expands the use of "best value" procurement methods for design‑build transportation contracts. The intent of such laws is typically to allow transportation agencies to select contractors based on a combination of factors (quality, schedule, experience, risk management, and price) rather than on lowest bid alone, with the goal of improving project outcomes and delivery times for transportation projects.

Key provisions (inferred / typical for "best value" design‑build bills)

  • Authorizes state transportation agencies (e.g., DOT) to use a best‑value evaluation for design‑build procurement for certain types of transportation projects.
  • Specifies evaluation criteria and relative weighting (examples commonly include technical approach, project schedule, past performance, safety record, and price).
  • Allows negotiation with shortlisted proposers to improve technical proposals and pricing before final award.
  • Establishes procedures for proposer scoring, protests, and disclosures to ensure fairness and transparency.
  • May set thresholds (project cost minimums or maximums) and limit which projects qualify.
  • Could include reporting requirements on outcomes (cost, schedule, claims) and oversight measures.

Because the actual bill text was not provided, these provisions are illustrative of what "best value design‑build" legislation usually contains, not a verbatim list of HB 25‑1228 provisions.

Who is affected

  • State/local transportation agencies (expanded procurement tools and responsibilities).
  • Design‑build contractors and design firms (different proposal preparation and evaluation focus).
  • Project stakeholders and subcontractors (potential for different contract terms).
  • Taxpayers/public — potential impacts on project cost, schedule, and quality.

Procedural / Timeline Highlights

  • Introduced in the House: Feb 11, 2025.
  • Passed House and Senate (various readings and committee referrals in Feb–Apr 2025).
  • Sent to Governor: May 2, 2025.
  • Governor signed: May 24, 2025.
  • Sponsors include Representatives Mandy Lindsay and Carlos Barron and several cosponsors (see list below).

Sponsors (selected)

Primary sponsors: Mandy Lindsay; Carlos Barron; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Dylan Roberts. Additional cosponsors include B. Pelton, S. Bird, A. Valdez, R. Pelton, J. McCluskie, N. Ricks, M. Carter, M. Duran, N. Hinrichsen, K. Mullica.

Potential impacts to watch

  • Faster delivery and improved project outcomes if selection emphasizes qualifications and schedule.
  • Possible higher upfront contract prices offset by reduced change orders/delays.
  • Increased complexity in procurement and evaluation, requiring agency training and stronger protest processes.

For exact language, criteria, thresholds, and reporting requirements, consult the enrolled bill text and final statute in the state code.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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