5517.011 Combining design and construction elements of highway or bridge project into single contract. - Ohio Statutes

5517.011 Combining design and construction elements of highway or bridge project into single contract.

Notwithstanding section 5517.01 of the Revised Code, the director of transportation may establish a program to expedite the sale and construction of special projects by combining the design and construction elements of a highway or bridge project into a single contract. The director shall prepare and distribute a scope of work document upon which the bidders shall base their bids. Except in regard to those requirements relating to providing plans, the director shall award contracts under this section in accordance with Chapter 5525. of the Revised Code.

On the effective date of this amendment and until July 1, 2011, the total dollar value of contracts made under this section shall not exceed one billion dollars. On and after July 1, 2011, for each biennium, the total dollar value of contracts made under this section shall not exceed two hundred fifty million dollars unless otherwise authorized by the general assembly.

Amended by 128th General Assembly ch. 1, HB 2, § 101.01, eff. 7/1/2009.

Effective Date: 03-31-2003