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HB 3429
Overview: HB 3429 - Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands.Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for selecting consultants to w
Overview: HB 3429 - Prequalifying consultants for WVDEP- Abandon Mine Lands.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for selecting consultants to work on abandoned mine land reclamation projects overseen by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP).
Key Provisions:
- Requires the WVDEP to establish a prequalification process for consultants interested in providing services for abandoned mine land reclamation projects.
- Allows the WVDEP to maintain a list of prequalified consultants and use this list to directly award contracts for project work, rather than going through a full competitive bidding process.
- Mandates that the prequalification process consider factors such as the consultant's experience, technical capabilities, and past performance.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact the WVDEP and the consultants who provide services for abandoned mine land reclamation projects. By streamlining the selection process, the WVDEP may be able to more efficiently and effectively address abandoned mine land issues in the state.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been passed by the legislature and signed into law as Chapter 117, Acts, Regular Session, 2025. The WVDEP will now be responsible for developing and implementing the prequalification process for consultants.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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