GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2013

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HOUSE BILL 222

Committee Substitute Favorable 3/18/13
Third Edition Engrossed 3/28/13

Short Title:        Buncombe County/Use Design-Build Methods.	(Local)
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March 6, 2013

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to allow Buncombe county to use the design-build method of construction.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding G.S. 143-128, 143-129, 143-131, 143-132, 143-64.31, and 143-64.32, Buncombe County may use the design-build method of construction for the construction or renovations of buildings, facilities, and infrastructure owned by the County. The County shall solicit at least three design-build teams to bid the project and shall receive at least three sealed proposals from those teams for the project. The County shall interview at least three of the design-build teams that submit proposals. The County shall award the contract to the best qualified team, taking into consideration in its selection the time of completion of the project, compliance with the provisions of G.S. 143-128.2, and the cost of the project.

SECTION 2.  This act applies only to the demolition and construction of structures for an economic development project at 502 Sweeten Creek Industrial Park in Asheville.

SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law and expires June 30, 2016.