§ 22.3409 — Selection Method

§22.3409 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 based on drawings, specifications, or other criteria set forth by the City in the request for proposals. (1) Criteria used in this form of evaluation of proposals may include, but not be limited to, items such as proposed approach to complete (or to provide advice regarding the completion of) the design of the facility (based upon the drawings, specifications and other criteria set forth by the City in the request for proposals), initial and/or lifecycle costs, project features, financing, quality, capacity, schedule, the impact upon operational and functional performance of the facility of the proponent’s proposed approach to complete the design of the facility, and any of the prequalification criteria. However, any criteria and methods used to evaluate proposals shall be limited to those contained in the request for Design-Build proposals. (2) Any architectural firms, engineering firms, specialty consultants, or individuals retained by the City to assist in the development of criteria or preparation of the request for proposals shall not be eligible to participate in the competition with any Design-Build Entity. (3) Award shall be made to the Design-Build Entity whose proposal is judged as providing best value meeting the interests of the City and meeting the objectives of the project. (b) A Design-Build competition based on program requirements, performance specifications, and a preliminary design or combination thereof set forth by the City in the request for proposals. Drawings and specifications detailing the requirements of the project may accompany the request for proposals. (1) The City shall establish fundamental standards related to technical criteria and methodology, including price, to evaluate proposals and shall describe the criteria and methodology of evaluation and selection in the request for Design-Build proposals. (2) Any architectural firms, engineering firms, specialty consultants, or individuals retained by the City to assist in the preparation of the preliminary design or request for proposals shall not eligible to participate in the competition with any Design-Build Entity. (3) Award shall be made to the Design-Build Entity on the basis of the technical criteria and methodology, including price, whose proposal is judged as providing best value in meeting the interests of the City and meeting the objectives of the project. (c) A Design-Build competition based on program requirements and a detailed scope of work, including any design drawings and specifications set forth by the City in the request for proposals. (1) Any architectural firms, engineering firms, specialty consultants, or individuals retained by the City to assist in the preparation of the design or request for proposals shall not be eligible to participate in the competition with any Design-Build Entity. (2) Award shall be made on the basis of the lowest responsible and reliable bid. (d) A “Sole Source” award as otherwise allowed by law.

(“Selection Method” added 10-18-1999 by O-18696 N.S.)