Governor Signs Design-Build Legislation Expanding Authority of Cities, Counties, and Special Districts to Use Design-Build Method
On September 26, 2008, Governor Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 642 ("AB 642"). AB 642 expands existing design-build authority of public agencies by adding Public Contract Code Section 20175.2, authorizing all cities to use the design-build method for the construction of buildings for projects exceeding $1 million, and Public Contract Code Section 20193-20195, authorizing all cities, counties, cities and counties, and special districts to use design-build contracting to construct local wastewater treatment, solid waste, or water recycling facilities exceeding $2.5 million.
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