By Roland Murphy | AZBEX
Legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey last week ended a statewide teacher walkout, increased teacher pay and promised increased funding for K12 education in Arizona.
It also sent A/E/C professionals around the state into a tizzy because of one section that has, to date, received little to no attention: As of July 1, 2019, Alternate Project Delivery Methods for education procurement are to be scrapped, and all State Board of Education procurements for materials, services and construction will be required to be awarded on a lowest qualified bidder basis.
Since the matter came to our attention Friday, we have made repeated requests for clarification and comment to Gov. Ducey’s Office, and the Arizona School Facilities Board. No messages were returned as of press time Monday.
