§ 39.10.310. Design-build procedure -- Negotiated adjustments to lowest bid or proposal -- When allowed
Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 39.04.015, a public body using the design-build contracting procedure is authorized to negotiate an adjustment to the lowest bid or proposal price for a public works project based upon agreed changes to the contract plans and specifications under the following conditions:
(1) All responsive bids or proposal prices exceed the available funds, as certified by an appropriate fiscal officer;
(2) The apparent low-responsive bid or proposal does not exceed the available funds by the greater of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars or two percent for projects valued over ten million dollars; and
(3) The negotiated adjustment will bring the bid or proposal price within the amount of available funds.
[2007 c 494 § 202; 1994 c 132 § 8. Formerly RCW 39.10.080.]
Notes:
Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
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