A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to allow the town of holly springs 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, The Town of Holly Springs may use the design‑build method of construction for any road, water, sewer, sidewalk, public facility, and any other public infrastructure and solicit at least two design‑build teams to bid the project and shall receive at least two sealed proposals from those teams for this project. The Town shall interview at least two of the design‑build teams that submit proposals. The Town 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: (i) construction of a bridge over Middle Creek, (ii) construction of Holly Springs Fire Station No. 3, and (iii) construction of the W.E. Hunt Community Center.
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law.