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architectural and engineering (A&E) services provided its application <br />leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and <br />size of the project, to compete for the contract. <br />(3) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that qualifications-based <br />competitive proposal procedures can only be used for procurement of <br />the following services: <br />(a) Program management; <br />(b) Construction management; <br />(c) Feasibility studies; and <br />(d) Preliminary engineering, design, architectural, engineering, <br />surveying, mapping, and related services. <br />(4) The Contractor also agrees to: <br />(a) Include applicable Federal requirements and certifications in the <br />solicitation; <br />(b) Submit procurement documents to the Department for its review <br />and approval prior to the award of any contract for A&E services <br />for the Project; and <br />(c) Maintain written documentation to support each step of the <br />procurement process. . <br />r. Design-Bid-Build Projects. The Design-Bid-Build method of construction is where <br />there are separate contracts and procurement processes for the design and construction. <br />Typically the designer coordinates the numerous prime contractors that are involved in the <br />construction process. The Contractor may use design-bid-build procurements to implement its <br />projects after it has complied with applicable Federal and State requirements and obtains <br />approval from the Department prior to solicitation and award of the contract. <br />s. Design-Build Projects. The Design-Build method of construction is where a single <br />contractor is given responsibility for both design and construction, thus eliminating an <br />intermediate procurement step with possible time saving, and more effective coordination and <br />opportunities for cost savings. Currently, this procurement method is not an allowable method <br />of procurement by the State of North Carolina. The Contractor may request to use the design- <br />build method as an "alternate" method. Submission of justification must be presented to the <br />State Building Commission fora 2/3-majority vote of approval. One of the drawbacks of <br />design-build is that the owner does not have an independent source (the A/E in traditional <br />construction) overseeing design implementation and verifying conformance with the drawings <br />and specifications. <br />t. Competitive Proposal/Request for Proposal (RFP). The competitive proposal/ <br />request for proposal (RFP) method of procurement is normally conducted with more than one <br />source submitting an offer, i.e., proposal. Either a fixed price or cost reimbursement type <br />contract is awarded. This method of procurement is generally used when conditions are not <br />appropriate for the use of sealed bids. The Contractor acknowledges that certain restrictions <br />apply under North Carolina law for use of the RFP method and these restrictions and <br />exceptions are discussed below. <br />(1) The Contractor agrees that the RFP Method may not be used in lieu of <br />an invitation for bids (IFB) for: <br />(a) Construction/repair work; or <br />(b) Purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials or equipment. <br />(2) The Contractor agrees that the RFP method of solicitation may be <br />used (in addition to or instead of any other procedure available under <br />North Carolina law) for the procurement of information technology <br />goods and services [as defined in N.C.G.S. 147-33.81(2)]. This <br />Updated 07/26/10 19 <br />