Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XV. Roads, Waterways, and Aviation § 176.431.Transportation Cabinet's authorization for demonstration road and bridge related projects in each fiscal year; bidding process and basis of selection for projects; annual report to Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue

(2) For procurement purposes, the Transportation Cabinet shall utilize a qualifications-based bidding process within the context of the provisions of this chapter. The projects shall be selected based on engineering factors that determine a design/build process will provide the best value for the Commonwealth. Factors to consider may include but not be limited to the following: project delivery schedule, technical complexity, constructability, and estimated project cost.

(3) The secretary of the Transportation Cabinet shall determine the nature and scope of each design/build project, and shall submit a report identifying and detailing the demonstration road and bridge related projects, including the estimated cost savings, to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue by December 1 of each fiscal year.