Section 2269.353 - Contracts for Civil Works Projects: Design-Build(a) A governmental entity may use the design-build method for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of a civil works project. In using this method and in entering into a contract for the services of a design-build firm, the contracting governmental entity and the design-build firm shall follow the procedures provided by this subchapter.(b) A contract for a project under this subchapter may cover only a single integrated project. A governmental entity may not enter into a contract for aggregated projects at multiple locations. For purposes of this subsection:(1) if a metropolitan transit authority created under Chapter 451, Transportation Code, enters into a contract for a project involving a linear transit project with multiple stops along the project route for boarding passengers, created under Chapter 451, Transportation Code, the linear transit project is a single integrated project; and(2) a water treatment plant, including a desalination plant, that includes treatment facilities, well fields, and pipelines is a single integrated project.(c) A governmental entity shall use the following criteria as a minimum basis for determining the circumstances under which the design-build method is appropriate for a project:(1) the extent to which the entity can adequately define the project requirements;(2) the time constraints for the delivery of the project;(3) the ability to ensure that a competitive procurement can be held; and(4) the capability of the entity to manage and oversee the project, including the availability of experienced personnel or outside consultants who are familiar with the design-build method of project delivery.(d) Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1127 (H.B. 1050), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2013.Tex. Gov't. Code § 2269.353
Amended by Acts 2013, Texas Acts of the 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1127,Sec. 11, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 2013, Texas Acts of the 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1127,Sec. 3, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 22.002, eff. 9/1/2013.Amended by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 161,Sec. 22.001, eff. 9/1/2013.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1129, Sec. 2.08, eff. 9/1/2011.