Gallagher’s design-build bill passes state Senate

SACRAMENTO >> The California State Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would allow for both a Paradise sewer pipe and water pipe to Chico to be built using design-build procurement methods.

Assembly Bill 36 written by both Assemblyman James Gallagher and Sen. Jim Nielsen would allow the town of Paradise and Paradise Irrigation District to use the method to build future water projects.

The process essentially cuts the formal bidding from circulation and allows for designers and builders to work together with the goal of being more flexible and communicating.

The bill was introduced on Jan. 17, 2020, which was supported by the Butte County Supervisors, by a 3-2 vote 11 days later.

The Paradise Town Council also endorse the plan then known as AB1957.

The Paradise Irrigation District is still considering a pipe to Chico while the town and city of Chico are exploring a potential sewer connection to the Chico Wastewater Treatment Plant.