CODE OF VIRGINIA

LOCALITIES MAY USE DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS (§ 33.2-269)

Localities may award contracts for the construction of transportation projects
on a design-build basis. These contracts may be awarded after a written
determination is made by the chief executive officer of the locality that
delivery of the projects must be expedited and that it is not in the public
interest to comply with the design and construction contracting procedures
normally followed. These contracts shall be of such size and scope to encourage
maximum competition and participation by qualified contractors. Such
determination shall be retained for public inspection in the official records of
the locality and shall include a description of the nature and scope of the
project and the reasons for the determination that awarding a design-build
contract will best serve the public interest. If state or federal transportation
funds are used for the contract, then the locality shall comply with the
provisions of §§ 33.2-209 and 33.2-214 and shall request from the Department
the authority to administer the project in accordance with pertinent state or
federal requirements.

HISTORY: 2006, c. 419, § 33.1-223.2:16; 2014, c. 805.