MDOT:  PROCESS FOR SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS, ETC.

House Bill 4026 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Robert L. Kosowski

Committee:  Transportation and Infrastructure

Complete to 3-16-15

SUMMARY:

The bill would amend the Management and Budget Act. Currently under the act, the selection of architects, professional engineers, professional surveyors, and qualified firms must be made in accordance with competitive, qualifications-based selection processes and procedures for the type of professional service required by the department.

House Bill 4026 would amend the act to say that, beginning October 1, 2015, except as otherwise provided by law or otherwise required as a condition for receipt of federal funds, the same selection processes and procedures would apply to the Michigan Department of Transportation in the selection of architects, professional engineer, professional surveyors, and qualified firms.

MCL 18.1237b

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill's impact on state costs cannot be readily determined at this time.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   E. Best

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.