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Federal Information

On this page you will find links to all the current federal laws and regulations regarding the design-build project delivery method.  In addition, this section of the website tracks all federal legislation identified as a priority by DBIA.

Federal law governing design-build: 

10 U.S.C. 2305a Design-build selection procedures.

41 U.S.C. 253m Design-build Selection procedures.

To see the text go to this link and type the following code sections each in the search box. "10usc2305a" and "41usc253m"

Federal Regulations governing design-build:

48 CFR part 36 .300

This regulation prescribes policies and procedures for the use of the two-phase design-build selection procedures authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2305a and 41 U.S.C. 253m.

To see the text go to this link and type in the following regulation number in the search box.  "48cfr36.300"

Current Federal Legislation impacting design-build:

HR 720: 2007 Water Quality Financing Act

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