GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 829

Short Title:  Transylvania Sch. Construction Flex.	(Local)

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Sponsors: Representative Walend.

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Referred to:  Local Government II.

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April 1, 1999

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ASSIST THE TRANSYLVANIA SCHOOLS WITH THE EXPEDITING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Whereas, the Transylvania County Board of Education is currently engaged in the construction of educational facilities at Brevard High School; and
Whereas, the Transylvania County Board of Education desires to explore alternative approaches to expedite the construction of school facilities at Brevard High School in order to minimize the impact on teaching and learning; Now, therefore, 
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 8 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes, the Transylvania County Board of Education may select and negotiate with separate prime contractors to build Phase II of the Brevard High School project if the Transylvania County Board of Education determines that using the selection and negotiations process instead of competitive bidding will expedite the project, create an effective construction team, and control costs, quality, and schedule.
Section 2.  This act shall apply to Phase II construction of the Brevard High School project using 1996 State Bond funding and 1997 Local Bond funding with construction to begin in June 1999 and completion scheduled by December 2000.
Section 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law and expires on June 30, 2001.