(a) The commission shall choose a design for the monument by December 31, 2022, that:
- (1) Adheres to the principles described in §10-3A-1,
- (2) The commission finds to be aesthetically pleasing, and
- (3) Preserves green space on the plot chosen.
- (b) The commission shall solicit bids for construction of the monument and shall adhere to all state purchasing and payment processing laws and regulations in paying its construction vendors, with a target completion date of November 15, 2023. The commission shall target a date of December 6, 2023, for dedication of the monument, that being the 116th anniversary of the Monongah mine disaster.