January 15, 2015, Introduced by Rep. Kosowski and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled
"The management and budget act,"
by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 237b. (1) The selection of architects, professional
engineers, professional surveyors, and qualified firms shall be
made in accordance with competitive, qualifications-based selection
processes and procedures for the type of professional service
required by the department.
(2) Beginning October 1, 2015, except as otherwise provided by
law or as otherwise required as a condition for receipt of federal
funds, subsection (1) shall apply to the state transportation
department in the selection of architects, professional engineers,
professional surveyors, and qualified firms.