Texas HB2148 modifies public work contract rules for construction manager-at-risk and design-build methods.

Texas HB2148 amends the Government Code to change how public work contracts are managed under construction manager-at-risk and design-build methods. It prohibits governmental entities from requesting a guaranteed maximum price or bid for overall design or construction. The bill specifies that proposed prices for fulfilling general conditions and preventing and managing the risk of default by trade contractors or subcontractors are allowable costs. It also allows the design-build firm to perform portions of the construction work if certain conditions are met.

Texas HB2148 modifies public work contract rules for construction manager-at-risk and design-build methods.

Texas HB2148 amends the Government Code to change how public work contracts are managed under construction manager-at-risk and design-build methods. It prohibits governmental entities from requesting a guaranteed maximum price or bid for overall design or construction. The bill specifies that proposed prices for fulfilling general conditions and preventing and managing the risk of default by trade contractors or subcontractors are allowable costs. It also allows the design-build firm to perform portions of the construction work if certain conditions are met.