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and (e) .Failing agreement on price, negotiations with the next most qualified offeror be conducted until a contract award can be made to the most qualified offeror whose price is fair and reasonable. (2) Geographic location may be a selection criterion in procurements for architectural and engineering (A&E) services provided its application leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project, to compete for the contract. (3) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that qualifications-based competitive proposal procedures can only be used for procurement of the following services: (a) Program management; (b) Construction management; (c) Feasibility studies; and (d) Preliminary engineering, design, architectural, engineering, surveying, mapping, and related services. (4) The Contractor also agrees to: (a) Include .applicable Federal requirements and certifications in the solicitation; (b) Submit procurement documents to the Department for its review and approval prior to the award of any contract for A&E services for the Project; and (c) Maintain written documentation to support each step of the procurement process. r. Desian-Bid-Build Projects. The Design-Bid-Build method of construction is where there are separate contracts and procurement processes for the design and construction. Typically the designer coordinates the numerous prime contractors that are involved in the construction process. The Contractor may use design-bid-build procurements to implement its projects after it has complied with applicable Federal and State requirements and obtains approval from the Department prior to solicitation and award of the contract. s. Desian-Build Projects. The Design-Build method of construction is where a single contractor is given responsibility for both design and construction, thus eliminating an intermediate procurement step with possible time saving, and more effective coordination and opportunities for cost savings. Currently, this procurement method is not an allowable method of procurement by the State of North Carolina. The Contractor may request to use the design-build method as an "alternate" method. Submission of justification must be presented to the State Building Commission fora 2/3-majority vote of approval. One of the drawbacks of design-build is that the owner does not have an independent source (the A/E in traditional construction) overseeing design implementation and verifying conformance with the drawings and specifications. t. Competitive Proposal/Request for Proposal (RFP). The competitive proposal/ request for proposal (RFP) method of procurement is normally conducted with more than one source submitting an offer, i.e., proposal. Either a fixed price or cost reimbursement type contract is awarded. This method of procurement is generally used when conditions are not appropriate for the use of sealed bids. The Contractor acknowledges that certain restrictions apply under North Carolina law for use of the RFP method and these restrictions and exceptions are discussed below. (1) The Contractor agrees that the RFP Method may not be used in lieu of an invitation for bids (IFB) for: (a) Construction/repair work; or (b) Purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment. See Subsection 14t(2), this Agreement, regarding information technology goods as services. (2) The Contractor agrees that the RFP method of solicitation may be used (in addition to or instead of any other procedure available under North Carolina law) for the procurement of information technology goods and services [as defined in N.C.G.S. 147-33.81(2)]. This applies to electronic data processing goods and services, telecommunications goods and services, security goods and services, microprocessors, software, information processing, office systems, any services related Updated 9/17/10 Page 17 of 34