RES-2015-048 Resolution for adopting Criteria for Design-Build Delivery Method for Construction Contract

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RES-2015-048 RESOLUTION OF ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CRITERIA FOR DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The State of North Carolina recently passed Session Law 2013-401 authorizing local governmental entities in North Carolina to utilize the design-build method for construction contracting pursuant NC G.S. 143-128.1A. The design-build method is an integrated approach to a construction project that delivers both design (architectural and engineering) and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility. Under this delivery method, the County is provided the benefit of the design team and contractor working together to achieve the County's objectives under a single contract. The statute requires the County to establish written criteria for determining when the design- build method is appropriate for a project. The statute also requires the County to use the criteria in evaluating each project contemplated for the design-build method. The statute provides the following six factors that, at a minimum, the County must address in establishing its criteria: 1. The extent to which the County can adequately and thoroughly define the project requirements prior to the issuance of the request for qualifications (RFQ) for a design-builder. The design-build method may be used if it is determined that, for the project, the County has professional staff that are qualified to thoroughly define project requirements prior to the issuance of a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a design-builder. Consideration will be given to the qualifications and experience of County staff and the availability of professional staff in the areas of purchasing, finance and legal to assist in the development of an RFQ. 2. The time constraints for the delivery of the project. The design-build delivery method may be used if a project has an established date by which a facility must be operational to meet the County's needs and a traditional delivery method (i.e. an RFQ, finalized design and specifications, bidding, and construction) is not likely to provide a finished project in a timely manner. 3. The County's ability to ensure that a quality project can be delivered. The design-build delivery method may be used if it is determined that, for the project, the County has staff experienced in design and construction to help ensure that the design-build firm will provide a quality project within the budget constraints established by the Board of Commissioners. 4. The capability of the County to manage and oversee the project, including the availability of experienced staff or outside consultants who are experienced with the design-build method of project delivery. The design-build delivery method may be used if it is determined that, for the project, the County has qualified staff experienced in construction administration and project management who will be involved during the design and construction of the project. However, overall project management is a primary function of the design-build team.