§ 22.3308 — Selection Method

§22.3308 Selection Method

The City shall select one of the following methods as the process to be used for the selection of the winning entity: (a) A design-build competition where award is made to the design-build entity whose proposal offers the best value to the City considering price and the evaluation criteria in the request for proposals. (1) The City shall issue a request for proposals describing the project and any performance requirements and specifications the City deems necessary. The City may include preliminary designs and drawings detailing the requirements of the project. (2) The request for proposals shall establish evaluation criteria and a methodology that the City will use to evaluate proposals. Criteria may include, but are not limited to, the experience of the design-build entity and key personnel, references, commitment to equal opportunity, proposed design approach, project cost, initial and/or life-cycle costs, project features, financing, quality, capacity, schedule, and operational and functional performance of the facility. However, any criteria and methods used to evaluate proposals shall be limited to those contained in the request for design-build proposals. (b) A design-build competition based on program requirements and a detailed scope of work, including any preliminary design drawings and specifications set forth by the City in the invitation to bid. Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest responsible and reliable bid. (c) An energy savings performance contract in the best interest of the City awarded in compliance with California Government Code sections 4217.10 through 4217.18. (d) An emergency or sole source contract award of a design-build contract without competition pursuant to section 22.3108. (e) A progressive design-build contract award shall be made to the design-build entity based on demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the professional services required. (1) The City shall issue a request for proposal describing the project and any specific requirements the City has for the project. (2) The request for proposal shall establish evaluation criteria and the methodology the City will use to evaluate the proposals. Criteria may include the experience of the design-build entity and key personnel, references, commitment to equal opportunity, proposed design approach, anticipated project features, quality, capacity, schedule, and operational and functional performance of any proposed facilities. However, any criteria and methods used to evaluate proposals shall be limited to those contained in the request for proposals. (3) The Purchasing Agent shall negotiate the cost of the first phase of the progressive design-build contract with the most qualified design-build entity, for a price determined to be fair and reasonable to the City. (4) If the Purchasing Agent is unable to reach agreement with the most qualified firm on the cost of the first phase of the progressive design-build contract, the Purchasing Agent shall reject the proposal of the most qualified design-build entity and may begin negotiations with the next most qualified firm.

(“Selection Method” added 4-12-1999 by O-18631 N.S.) (Amended 4-23-2012 by O-20149 N.S.; effective 5-23-2012.) (Amended 3-11-2021 by O-21298 N.S.; effective 4-10-2021.) (Amended 10-13-2025 by O-22005 N.S.; effective 11-12-2025.)