Concerning alternative procurement and delivery models for transportation projects.

SB 5773 aims to update how Washington state procures and delivers transportation projects, specifically by revising and expanding the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and other alternative delivery models. The bill repeals existing PPP laws and establishes a new framework, requiring the Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to develop policies and rules for their use. These policies will focus on demonstrating public value, incorporating private sector expertise, and managing project risks. The legislation also seeks to provide WSDOT with more flexibility to use alternative delivery models like progressive design-build, aiming to expedite project delivery and address increasing costs.