Bill No.: HB0135 Drafter: LGC

LSO No.: 06LSO-0297 Effective Date: 7/1/2006

Enrolled Act No.: HEA0044

Chapter No.: 98

Prime Sponsor: Representative Lubnau

Catch Title: Alternate construction delivery methods.

Subject: Authorizing the use of construction manager and contract manager at risk construction delivery methods in public works contracts.

Summary/Major Elements:

· The bill allows public works contracts to be let using construction managers or contract managers at risk.

· The bill defines construction manager as a type of construction delivery method where the manager acts as a consultant providing administrative and management service throughout the design and construction phases of a project.

· The bill defines construction manager at risk as a type of construction delivery method where the manager acts as an advocate for the public entity throughout the pre-construction phase of a project. During the construction phase the manager is responsible for all project subcontracts and purchase orders. The contract manager at risk is responsible for finishing the project within a guaranteed maximum price.