BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5773

SB 5773: Transportation procurement

Concerning alternative procurement and delivery models for transportation projects.

Summary

Creates a new statutory framework for the implementation of public-private partnerships for transportation projects.
Requires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to develop a process for awarding contracts for highway projects over $2 million to use a progressive design-build (PDB) or any general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) procedure.
Requires the WSDOT to consult with the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board for any recommendations or feedback after identifying PDB or GC/CM procedures as the preferred delivery method for projects over $100 million.
Requires the Joint Transportation Committee to collaborate with the WSDOT to evaluate the alliance contracting procedure as a potential delivery model for transportation projects, with a report due to the transportation committees of the Legislature by July 1, 2027.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5773), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to alternative procurement and delivery models for transportation projects;

Passed March 11, 2025

Version voted on: SSB 5773

48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	1	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	0

How each member voted

Jan 12, 2026Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5773)
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5773)
Apr 27, 2025By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5773)
Apr 11, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5773)
Apr 8, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5773)
Apr 8, 2025TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5773)
Apr 8, 2025TR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5773)
Mar 13, 2025First reading, referred to Transportation. (SSB 5773)
Mar 11, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5773)
Mar 11, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5773)
Mar 11, 20251st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5773)
Mar 11, 20251st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 7, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5773)
Mar 7, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 28, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5773)
Feb 28, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 27, 2025TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5773)
Feb 27, 2025TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 21, 2025First reading, referred to Transportation.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5773 (2023–24) Public defense services · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5773 (2021–22) Legislature/bargaining · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5773 (2019–20) Regionalization/Federal Way · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5773 (2017–18) Unemployment overpayments · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5773 (2015–16) Allopathic physicians · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5773 (2013–14) Local option transp. revenue · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5773 (2011–12) Health savings acct option · Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session
SB 5773 (2009–10) Opportunity internship prog · Did not pass · died in committee