§ 970 1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Transportation of the
Commonwealth.
"Design-build contract." A contract in which the contractor
is responsible for both the design and the construction,
reconstruction, widening, repair or improvement of a highway.
"Determination." A decision by the department as to the
eligibility, recommendation and inclusion in the program.
"Local government." A county, city, borough, town or
township.
"Program." The Highway Bundling Program established by this
subchapter.
§ 970 2. Bundling authorization.
Notwithstanding any other law, the department may bundle the
design and construction, reconstruction, widening, repair or
improvement of highways owned by the Commonwealth or an
instrumentality of the Commonwealth or a local government as
provided under this subchapter.
§ 970 3. Highway Bundling Program.
(a) Establishment.--The Highway Bundling Program is
established within the department.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program is to save costs
and time by allowing multiple highways to be designed and
constructed, reconstructed, widened, repaired or improved as one
project for design and construction, reconstruction, widening,
repair or improvement purposes.
(c) Eligibility.--Highways shall be eligible for the program
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