West Virginia authorizes regional airports to use federally approved project delivery methods for capital improvements

Original title: Federally Approved Project Delivery Methods for Airport Capital Improvement Projects

Last action · January 26, 2026: To House Government OrganizationSponsors: Tristan Leavitt and 5 others

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia allows regional airport authorities to use alternative project delivery methods approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for capital improvement projects funded through federal programs. Procurement following federal standards is deemed to satisfy state procurement requirements.

Why it matters

Regional airport authorities gain statutory authorization to bypass standard state procurement rules in favor of federally approved methods like or for projects tied to Federal Aviation Administration grants.

Background

House Bill 4808 was introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates during the 2026 regular session and referred to the Committee on Government Organization. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

regional airport authorities

Regional airport authorities gain explicit statutory permission to use alternative project delivery methods approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for federally funded capital projects.

Directly affected

contractors and engineering firms

Firms bidding on airport capital improvement projects may utilize alternative delivery models like design-build under federal guidelines instead of standard state procurement tracks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What project delivery methods are newly authorized for West Virginia regional airports?

Regional airports may use any delivery method approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, including , , , and progressive design-build.

Do these projects still have to follow state procurement rules?

No, procurement conducted in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration standards and requirements is deemed to satisfy state procurement requirements for qualifying projects.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

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Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Government Organization
Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2026HouseCommittee
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Jan 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
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