The department of transportation is authorized and strongly encouraged to use the design-build procedure for public works projects over two million dollars when:

(1) The construction activities are highly specialized and a design-build approach is critical in developing the construction methodology; or

(2) The projects selected provide opportunity for greater innovation and efficiencies between the designer and the builder; or

(3) Significant savings in project delivery time would be realized.

Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 47.20.780.

Findings—Purpose—2001 c 226: See note following RCW 47.20.780.