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POST-SELECTION
DECISIONS
The following issues affect the design-build process after a design-build
firm is selected. These issues should be reviewed and determined by the
public entity or ownership group before embarking on a design-build project:
- Will the
D-B firm be asked to do any work "at risk" after selection?
- Yes
- No
- Will the
construction work be "fast-tracked"? (starting construction before the
design is completed)
- Yes
- No
- When will
the D-B firm provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price?
- Before start of construction
- After permits are issued
- When
plans are:
- 20%
- 50%
- 80%
- 95%
- 100%
- Will there
be any shared savings between the Owner and the D-B firm after completion?
- Yes
- No
CONCLUSION
In
summary, it is clear why the Design-Build delivery method is the fastest
growing facility development approach in the nation, both in the private
and public sectors. More and more states are changing their antiquated
statutes to allow public entities to actively select the firm they want
to deliver their facilities instead of being forced to use construction
companies based solely on low bids. But, like any complex endeavor, there
are many critical decisions to make along the way in order to successfully
produce a design-build project. Understanding the process and having experienced
assistance are the keys.
Questions
about design-build?
Ask
John Jones by e-mail at jjones@dartengineering.com
or call him at 407-831-1200.
©2000 John A. Jones, PE, CBO
John A. Jones, PE, CBO is President & CEO Dart Engineering and one of only a handful of individuals to concurrently hold three different professional licenses in Florida. He has current active licenses in engineering, general contracting and mechanical contracting, in addition to being a Certified Commercial Arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. To read more about his qualifications, click here.
