; or (B) modifies the point of obligation of Federal salaries and expenses. . (b) Cooperation with federal and state agencies and foreign countries Section 308(a) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Alternative contracting methods (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including the Federal Acquisition Regulation), in performing services under paragraph (1), the Secretary may use any contracting method available to a State under this title. (B) Methods described The contracting methods referred to in subparagraph (A) shall include, at a minimum— (i) project bundling; (ii) bridge bundling; (iii) design-build contracting; (iv) 2-phase contracting; (v) long-term concession agreements; and (vi) any method tested, or that could be tested, under an experimental program relating to contracting methods carried out by the Secretary. . (c) Use of alternative contracting methods In carrying out an alternative contracting method under section 201(f) or 308(a)(4) of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary shall— (1) in consultation with the applicable Federal land management agencies, establish clear procedures that are— (A) applicable to the alternative contracting method; and (B) to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with the requirements applicable to Federal procurement transactions; (2) solicit input on the use of the alternative contracting method from the affected industry prior to using the method; and (3) analyze and prepare an evaluation of the use of the alternative contracting method. 1306. Flexibility for projects Section 1420 of the FAST Act ( 23 U.S.C. 101 note