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Page 20 of 40 <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 <br /> where 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 <br /> single 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 for a 2/3-majority vote of approval. One of the drawbacks of design- <br /> build is that the owner does not have an independent source (the A/E in traditional construction) <br /> overseeing design implementation and verifying conformance with the drawings and <br /> 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 exceptions <br /> 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. See <br /> Subsection 16t(2), this Agreement, regarding information technology goods as services. <br /> (2) The Contractor agrees that the RFP method of solicitation may be used <br /> (in addition to or instead of any other procedure available under North Carolina law) for the <br /> procurement of information technology goods and services [as defined in N.C.G.S. 147- <br /> 33.81(2)]. This applies to electronic data processing goods and services, telecommunications <br /> goods and services, security goods and services, microprocessors, software, information <br /> processing, office systems, any services related to the foregoing, and consulting or other <br /> services for design or redesign of information technology supporting business processes. The <br /> Contractor will comply with the following minimum requirements [N.C.G.S. 143-129.8]: <br /> (a) Notice of the request for proposals shall be given in accordance <br /> with N.C.G.S. 143-129(b). <br /> (b) Contracts shall be awarded to the person or entity that submits <br /> the best overall proposal as determined by the awarding authority. Factors to be considered in <br /> awarding contracts shall be identified in the request for proposals. <br /> Revised 02/20/13 <br />