Construction manager as constructor.
Construction manager as constructor. Provides that when a public agency chooses to employ a construction manager as constructor (CMc) on a public works project, the applicable contract award standard for the project is "lowest and best". Increases the maximum amount of work a CMc may perform on a project from 20% of the total value of a project to 30% of the total value of a project.
This bill, HB1559, aims to modify the rules for employing construction managers on public works projects. It requires that when a public agency selects a construction manager as the constructor (CMc), the contract must be awarded based on the "lowest and best" criteria. Additionally, the bill raises the cap on the amount of work a CMc can perform on a project from 20% to 30% of the total project value.
The changes will primarily impact public agencies that use construction managers on their projects, potentially affecting how they bid and award contracts. By increasing the allowable percentage of work a CMc can handle, the bill could lead to more flexibility in project management for these agencies.
As of April 16, 2025, the bill has been passed and signed by the Governor, becoming Public Law 95. This means the changes are now in effect, and public agencies can start implementing the new rules for construction manager contracts.
