AB 400 by Assemblymember Rubio is now enrolled and on its way
to the Governor’s Desk. This is a CSAC-sponsored bill that would
extend the sunset date in existing law which allows counties to
continue using the design-build procurement process.
This bill would allow counties to continue using this method
until January 1, 2031.
CSAC strongly encourages counties to send your “Request
for Signature” letters to the Governor on this measure.
For your reference, CSAC’s coalition letter is
available here.
ACTION NEEDED
CSAC encourages counties to submit “Request for Signature”
letters to the Governor’s Office ASAP.
Existing statute enacts more uniform provisions authorizing most
local agencies, counties included, to use the DB procurement
process for specified public works projects within Public
Contract Codes Sections 22160-22169, which excludes roads but
includes buildings, utility improvements associated with
buildings, flood control, underground utility improvements, and
bridges.
The DB method is an approach to delivering public works projects
in which both the design and construction of a project are
procured from a single entity. Under design-build, the owner
contracts with a single entity to both design and construct a
project at a fixed price. Simultaneously, contractors are
provided with more flexibility over project design, materials and
construction methods. This promotes project design and
construction innovation, which can result in higher quality, as
well as cost savings. The approach also reduces the county and
local agencies risk and results in fewer litigation claims for
all parties involved.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or
concerns.
