Effective Dates for New Laws

The re-authorization of the Alternative Public Works law (General Contractor/Construction Manager, Design/Build, and Job Order Contracting) becomes effective on July 1, 2007. Note, however, that there are specific provisions in the law (SSHB 1506) that deal with the transition period between the old law and the new law.

The legislation establishing bidder responsibility criteria on public works projects goes into effect on July 22, 2007 (SHB 2010). This law will affect projects awarded on July 22nd or later.