KRS 176.431: Transportation Cabinet's authorization for demonstration road and

bridge related projects in each fiscal year -- Bidding process and basis of

selection for projects -- Annual report to Interim Joint Committee on

Appropriations and Revenue.

(1) (a) Notwithstanding any conflicting provisions of this chapter and KRS Chapters

45A and 177, each fiscal year, the Transportation Cabinet is authorized to

utilize design/build procurement methods for up to:

1. Five (5) major demonstration road and bridge related projects, with a

total cost of each project not to exceed three hundred million dollars

($300,000,000); and

2. Ten (10) demonstration road and bridge related projects, with a total

cost of each project not to exceed seventy -five million dollars

($75,000,000).

(b) The projects outlined in this subsection shall be identified in the biennial

highway construction plan.

(2) For procurement purposes, the Transportation Cabinet shall utilize a qualifications -

based bidding process within the context of the provisions of this chapter. The

projects shall be selected based on engineering factors that determine a design/build

process will provide the best value for the Commonwealth. Factors to consider may

include but not be limited to the following: project de livery schedule, technical

complexity, constructability, and estimated project cost.

(3) The secretary of the Transportation Cabinet shall determine the nature and scope of

each design/build project, and shall submit a report identifying and detailing the

demonstration road and bridge related projects, including the estimated cost

savings, to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by

December 1 of each fiscal year.