SB 2860 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Construction contracts; modify "construction manager at risk" provisions.

SB 2860 amends Mississippi law to update procurement rules for "construction manager at risk" (CMAR) projects used by public universities and related entities. It requires agencies to justify using CMAR over traditional bidding by demonstrating cost/time savings and project suitability, sets a $25 million minimum project cost threshold, and mandates qualifications-based selection for design and construction managers. The bill also requires public disclosure of procurement records and specifies that CMAR projects must be single-location developments. These changes apply specifically to construction contracts for Mississippi's public higher education institutions.

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Feb 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025

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What changed between versions

Committee Substitute → Current version · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill's title and status were updated from Committee Substitute to As Passed the Senate, indicating the bill has moved forward in the legislative process. No substantive policy changes, scope modifications, or new requirements were identified in this version of the diff.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill status designation from Committee Substitute to As Passed the Senate, reflecting procedural progress rather than policy changes.

As Introduced → Committee Substitute · 8 edits

MODERATE

This bill replaces the original version with a Committee Substitute that adds detailed procedures for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) procurement for higher education institutions and expands general state procurement rules. The changes include new requirements for qualifications-based selection, minimum project thresholds, and specific bidding procedures for various purchase types.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include specific provisions for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and their related entities under a new subsection, while also bringing forward Section 31-7-13 for comprehensive procurement rule updates.

REQUIREMENT

Added new Section 31-7-13.2 subsections (1)-(13) establishing detailed CMAR procurement procedures including qualifications-based selection, minimum $25 million project threshold, and specific requirements for higher education institutions.

Added comprehensive bidding procedures in Section 31-7-13 covering purchases under $5,000, $5,000-$75,000, and over $75,000 with specific notice requirements and reverse auction provisions.

Added extensive list of exceptions from bidding requirements including single-source items, intergovernmental transfers, library books, election ballots, and various other specific exemptions.

Added requirement for agencies to retain independent architectural or engineering firms to provide guidance throughout project development.

Added requirement for annual compilation and public disclosure of all procurement transactions under CMAR procedures.

Added term contract authorization allowing contracts for up to 60 months in advance with ratification requirements for contracts exceeding 24 months.

ELIGIBILITY

Modified applicability to include specific provisions for Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and their related entities under new subsection (13) of Section 31-7-13.2.

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'construction manager at risk' as a project delivery method where a construction manager guarantees maximum price for construction.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2025 · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

42–9

Passed

Total votes 51

Feb 10, 2025

D Democratic16

16 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican35

26 Yea 9 Nay

74% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

Referred To Business and Commerce;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Feb 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

upper

Jan 20, 2025

Committee

Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors