The department retains the authority to terminate the contracting process at any time, to reject any proposal, to waive technicalities or to advertise for new proposals if the department determines that it is in the best interest of the State.

Sec. 5. 23 MRSA §803, as amended by PL 1971, c. 593, §22, is repealed.

Sec. 6. 23 MRSA c. 410, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read:

SUBCHAPTER 4

CONTRACTS

§4241.__Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1.__Transportation infrastructure.__"Transportation infrastructure" means infrastructure related to all modes of transportation, including highways, bridges, railroads, ferries, mass transit, airports and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, as well as all buildings, utilities, facilities and other appurtenances related to those modes.

2.__Transportation-related services.__"Transportation-related services" means all services necessary or convenient to discharge the powers, duties and responsibilities of the department and the commissioner as provided by law including those provided in section 4206.__These services include all services necessary or convenient to plan, design, engineer, construct, improve, demolish, maintain or use transportation infrastructure.__These services may include, but are not limited to, planning and feasibility studies, engineering, surveying, mapping, environmental services, architectural-related services, appraisal, title services, right-of-way services, project and program management, construction support services and equal opportunity and civil rights services.

§4242.__Contracts for transportation-related services

The department has full power in the procurement and letting of all contracts for transportation-related services.__The department may award contracts for these services pursuant to