Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 60-13-5 - Phase Two: Request for Proposal (RFP)5.1. During the second phase, shortlisted firms will be required to provide site-specific details of how they propose to solve the problem. During this phase, shortlisted firms will also propose costs based on solutions proposed. The cost component will be evaluated separately. It is also a DBIA Best Practice to disclose the budget.5.2. The evaluation criteria for the second phase may include: 5.2.1. Technical approach and methodology5.2.2. Project management, schedule, and phasing5.2.3. Cost and value engineering5.2.4. Sustainability and environmental considerations5.2.8. Quality Control/Quality Assurance management5.3. Scoring during the second phase will not be based solely on price, but a combination of price and the non-price criteria, as shown above. The owner/agency will provide a stipend to those participating in the second phase of the selection process.5.4. The agency will provide the two unsuccessful offerors, up to a 1.5% stipend of the stated project budget for the second phase of the selection process.5.5. The two-phase selection process for design-build projects is an effective way to ensure that the owner/agency selects a highly qualified design-build team that will deliver the project with the highest quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The process allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the qualifications of the prospective vendors and their proposed solutions, ensuring that the owner/agency selects the best team for the project.5.6. The Design-Builder will provide appropriate performance guaranties and or warranty(s) for all aspects of the project as applicable, and further described in the projects' RFP.