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DGS - Procurement of Construction Services (language only)

Item 77 #1h

Item 77 #1h

Administration
General Services, Department of

Language
Page 65, after line 11, insert:
"I. 1. All public bodies, to include institutions of higher education, shall provide to the Department of General Services a report on construction procured by any method other than competitive sealed bid for construction projects in excess of $1,000,000 in a manner and form prescribed by the Department. Specific information to be included in the report shall identify at a minimum the justification for the use of the procurement method.
2. The Department of General Services shall file quarterly interim reports with the Chairmen of the House General Laws and Committee and the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee. The Department shall submit its final report to the Governor and Chairmen of the House General Laws and Senate General Laws and Technology Committees on or before December 1, 2016, concerning:
a. The Department's evaluation of and findings regarding the use of methods of procurement other than competitive sealed bid, including specifically reporting on construction procured by the design-build or construction management at risk methods.
b. Any recommendations for the improvement of the Virginia Public Procurement Act."


Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of General Services to review alternatives to construction procured by competitive sealed bid for projects exceeding $1,000,000 and reporting its findings the Governor and Chairmen of the House General Laws and Senate General Laws and Committees.)