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Tennessee House approves temporary changes to Transportation Modernization Act allowing committee discussion and emergency contracting
Summary
The Tennessee House passed a bill amending the Transportation Modernization Act to let selection-committee members discuss proposals, change scoring to a cumulative total, and allow broader emergency contracting authority for the Department of Transportation; the changes include a sunset date of July 1, 2029.
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted to approve changes to the Transportation Modernization Act that permit selection-committee members to communicate with one another during procurement scoring, change how scores are calculated from an average to a total, and expand the department’s authority to use design-build and CMGC-style contracting in emergencies without relying on an executive order.
Supporters said the changes follow two years of practical use and improved TDOT’s ability to respond to disasters. Chairman Howe moved passage on third and final…
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