SB1827 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FIRE DISTRICTS--DESIGN-BUILD
Last Action
8/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0395
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/5-45020  
55 ILCS 5/5-45025  
65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-20  
65 ILCS 5/11-39.2-25  
70 ILCS 705/11k  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Counties Code. In a provision concerning the development of scope and performance criteria for design-build projects, deletes a provision that requires the county to develop preliminary design plans. Specifies that a design-build entity shall not be disqualified solely due to having previously been awarded a project or projects under any applicable public procurement statute of the State. Provides that, if a county receives one Phase I response, nothing prohibits the county from proceeding with a Phase II evaluation of the single respondent, if the county, in its discretion, finds proceeding to be in its best interest. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a provision concerning the development of scope and performance criteria for design-build projects, deletes a provision that requires the municipality to develop preliminary design plans. Specifies that a design-build entity shall not be disqualified solely due to having previously been awarded a project or projects under any applicable public procurement statute of the State. Provides that, if a municipality receives one response to Phase I, nothing shall prohibit the municipality from proceeding with a Phase II evaluation of the single respondent, if the municipality, in its discretion, finds proceeding to be in its best interest. Amends the Fire Protection District Act. Provides that the Act's competitive bidding provisions do not prohibit a fire protection district from entering into design-build contracts.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Specifies that fire protection districts are authorized to use a design-build contracting method for construction if a competitive process consistent with the purpose of this Section is used in connection with the selection of the design-builder. Adds an effective date of July 1, 2025.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes. In provisions concerning the procedure for the selection of the successful design-build entity, provides that the technical and cost proposal shall disclose the role of a licensed design professional during the administration of the design-build contract. Provides that nothing in the provisions of the amendatory Act shall prohibit a county or municipality from engaging a licensed design professional during the administration of a design-build contract if the county or municipality believes that engaging the licensed design professional benefits the project.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
2/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/18/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
2/19/2025SenateTo Procurement
2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
3/05/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
3/05/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Procurement
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/03/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Sub-Procurement
4/03/2025SenateReported Back To Executive; 003-000-000
4/03/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/03/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 012-000-000
4/03/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
4/04/2025SenateSecond Reading
4/04/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
4/09/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/09/2025HouseArrived in House
4/09/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
4/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/17/2025HouseAssigned to Cities & Villages Committee
4/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
5/07/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 006-002-000
5/07/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/14/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
5/14/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5/14/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/15/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Cities & Villages Committee
5/20/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Cities & Villages Committee; 009-000-000
5/22/2025HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
5/22/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
5/22/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
5/22/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 26, 2025
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Mike Porfirio
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
5/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
5/28/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
5/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
5/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
5/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
6/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
8/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/15/2025SenateEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0395