University of California: Best Value Construction Contracting Program.

Existing law creates a Best Value Construction Contracting Pilot Program for the Regents of the University of California to award construction contracts based on the best value procedures, as specified. Existing law requires the regents to adopt and publish procedures and required criteria, as specified, that ensure that all selections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner. Existing law requires bidders to verify specified information under oath. Existing law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2018. This bill, with certain exceptions, would prohibit a best value contractor from being prequalified or shortlisted unless the best value contractor provides an enforceable commitment to the regents that the best value contractor and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the project or contract that falls within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades, in accordance with specified skilled and trained workforce requirements. The bill would require a contractor, bidder, or other entity that commits to using a skilled and trained workforce to complete a contract or project also to provide a monthly report demonstrating compliance with these provisions. The bill would eliminate the repeal date for the pilot program, and by doing so, would extend the requirement that bidders verify specified information under oath, and impose a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of an existing crime. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.