HJR #28 - "Best Value" Construction Contracting
"A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA ENCOURAGING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO INITIATE A COLLABORATIVE STUDY CONCERNING THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR STATE AGENCIES TO USE IN AWARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS."
FINAL REPORT!! - Choose the Executive Summary or the entire Report
MISSION: To objectively and adequately analyze the available alternative delivery systems for construction projects and their applicability to Montana per the request of HJR 28 of the 58th Legislative Session and present the results to the 59th Legislature.
GOALS: Define "best-value" contracting (revised). Define the current state of construction procurement in Montana. Garner a wide-range of participation from "stakeholders" in the state. Gather and introduce data from as many sources as deemed viable. Accurately analyze and present the findings without bias to any particular methods.
DIRECTION: Identify stakeholders and participants. Core Issues. Contact public and private entities regarding their procurement procedures, guidelines, and laws. Attend conferences that present the alternative delivery processes available to gather an appropriate understanding of their application. Meet with parties as appropriate to discuss avenues of research.
ORGANIZATION: Organizing the Study Effort
MEETINGS:
- #1 - Capitol Building, rm 102, Wednesday, July 23, 2003 - Meeting #1 Presentation, Meeting Minutes
- #2 - Capitol Building, rm 172, Tuesday, January 27, 2004 - Meeting #2 Presentation, Meeting Minutes
DOCUMENTS:
- House Joint Resolution #28
- 4-Stops to Project Delivery Methods
- Federal Acquisition Regulations
- Design-Build by State (other states' laws)
- Resource Documents:
SCHEDULE:
- Schedule

