Best Value Design-Build Transportation Contracts

Currently, "best value" for design-build transportation contracts administered by the department of transportation (department) means the overall maximum value of a proposal to the department after considering all of the evaluation factors described in the specifications for the transportation project or the request for proposals. The bill changes the definition of "best value" to mean a determination resulting from an analysis of proposals by the department to identify the proposal that offers the greatest overall value to the state or community, The bill adds evaluation considering factors including as follows :

• The initial cost and long-term life-cycle cost of the project, including a full life-cycle analysis use stage assessment that is service-environment specific and considers corrosion, predictable service environment changes, maintenance, and replacement rate on economic and environmental impact Project schedule ;
• Balancing initial costs with long-term value, giving consideration to proposals that prioritize durability, minimal maintenance, and life cycle performance to achieve sustainable outcomes Innovative solutions ;
• Technical quality and project performance Improved quality ;
• Sustainability including resource efficiency, waste reduction, and energy conservation ;
• Environmental impact specifically the assessment and reduction of carbon emissions throughout the project's life cycle ;
• Impact on local communities, including job creation, social equity, and minimization of disruptions to residents Initial cost ;
• Long-term public asset value, including resilience against climate impacts and minimized maintenance burdens to reduce total costs over the asset's lifespan; and Long-term life-cycle cost of the transportation project ;
• Resilience based on predictable risk. ;
• Increased scope; and
• Aesthetics.

(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)

(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)