Summary as Introduced
Amends the Public-Private Agreements for the South Suburban Airport Act. Provides that in addition to the prequalification process in the Act, the Department of Transportation shall accept any unsolicited bids for the South Suburban Airport received pursuant to the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Provides that nothing in this provision inhibits or restricts the obligations of the Department to respond to any unsolicited bids under the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department may enter into direct sole source negotiations with potential private airport development teams for the development, financing, building, operating, and maintaining of the airport. Amends the Public-Private Partnerships for Transportation Act. Changes the definition of "transportation facility" to include the South Suburban Airport. Makes a conforming change. Effective immediately.