Section 61-515 - Department; duties; powers(1) Before the construction manager begins any construction services, the department shall: (a) Conduct an independent cost estimate for the project; and(b) Conduct contract negotiations with the construction manager to develop a construction manager-general contractor contract for construction services.(2) If the construction manager and the department are unable to negotiate a contract, the department may use other contract procurement processes. Persons or organizations who submitted proposals but were unable to negotiate a contract with the department shall be eligible to compete in the other contract procurement processes.Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 61-515
Added by Laws 2023, LB 565,§ 15, eff. 5/27/2023, op. 9/2/2023.