(a) The Construction Manager/General Contractor method provided by this article may be used by the department, but is not limited to, when it is anticipated that the method will reduce project costs or expedite project completion in a manner that is not achievable through the design-bid-build method. Notwithstanding any other law, for projects utilizing the Construction Manager/General Contractor method provided by this article, the department shall advertise, award, and administer the Construction Manager/General Contractor contract.

(b) On all projects delivered by the department utilizing the Construction Manager/General Contractor method provided by this article, the department shall use department employees or consultants under contract with the department to perform all project design and engineering services related to design required for Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery consistent with Article XXII of the California Constitution. On all projects delivered by the department, the department shall use department employees or consultants under contract with the department to perform all construction inspection services required for Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery consistent with Article XXII of the California Constitution.

(c) The Construction Manager/General Contractor method referenced in this article shall not include the authority to perform construction inspection services for water resources projects authorized by this article, except as provided by § 148 of the Water Code.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, the department shall not utilize this method of procurement for the design or construction of through-Delta conveyance facilities of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 247, Sec. 1. (SB 626) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2033, pursuant to Section 10112.10.)