5/3/06-A bill has died that would have authorized the California Department of Transportation to use the so-called “design-build” concept for transportation projects.
Sponsored by Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Sacramento, AB2025 remained in the Assembly Transportation Committee April 28, the deadline to advance for consideration.
The design-build contracting process allows contractors to submit plans to design and construct each project. Typically, one firm designs a highway and another builds it, with the two tasks bid separately.

4/12/06-Assemblyman Roger Niello, R-Sacramento, has introduced a bill that would authorize the California Department of Transportation to use the so-called “design-build” concept for transportation projects.
The design-build contracting process allows contractors to submit plans to design and construct each project. Typically, one firm designs a highway and another builds it, with the two tasks bid separately.
AB2025 is in the Assembly Transportation Committee. For Assembly bill status, call (916) 319-2856.