Highways: construction and repair; 10-year warranty contract on state road projects; require. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 13c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5176'25

HB 5175 requires that for new highway construction or full bridge reconstruction starting January 2026, contractors must provide a 10-year maintenance contract covering design, building, operation, and upkeep of the project. This applies to state and local road agencies, making contractors responsible for repairs (like potholes or snow removal) for a decade or until the first major preventative maintenance, whichever comes later. The bill specifies that contractors aren’t liable for disaster damage (e.g., floods or storms), and annual payments must remain at least 10% of peak annual payments. It directly affects road construction projects, contractors, and taxpayers by shifting long-term maintenance responsibility to private entities.