RCW 47.29.260
Study and report.
The department shall conduct a study of:
(1) The contracting powers and project management authorities it currently possesses; those same powers and authorities authorized under this chapter; and those powers and authorities employed by other states or the private sector;
(2) Methods of encouraging competition for the development of transportation projects; and
(3) Any additional procedures that may be necessary or desirable for negotiating contracts in situations of a single qualified bidder, in either solicited or unsolicited proposals.
The department must submit its report, along with any recommended legislative changes, to the commission by November 1, 2005, and to the governor and the legislature for consideration in the 2006 legislative session.
[ 2005 c 317 § 26.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 47 - Public Highways and Transportation
Chapter 47.29 - Transportation Innovative Partnerships.
47.29.030 - Transportation commission powers and duties.
47.29.050 - Eligible projects.
47.29.060 - Eligible financing.
47.29.070 - Use of federal funds and similar revenues.
47.29.080 - Other sources of funds or property.
47.29.090 - Project review, evaluation, and selection.
47.29.100 - Administrative fee.
47.29.110 - Funds for proposal evaluation and negotiation.
47.29.120 - Expert consultation.
47.29.130 - Contracted studies.
47.29.140 - Partnership agreements.
47.29.150 - Public involvement and participation.
47.29.160 - Approval and execution.
47.29.170 - Unsolicited proposals.
47.29.180 - Advisory committees.
47.29.210 - Government agreements.
47.29.230 - Transportation innovative partnership account.
47.29.250 - Issuing bonds and other obligations.
47.29.280 - Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Creation—Authority.
47.29.290 - Expert review panel on proposed project agreements—Execution of agreements.