
Design-Build is used to minimize risks for the project owner and reduce the delivery schedule by overlapping the design phase and construction phase of a project.

DB is a project delivery system used in the construction industry in which the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the Design-Builder (or Contractor). It is the intent of the legislature to clarify that, unless otherwise specifically provided for in law, public bodies that want to use an alternative public works contracting procedure may use only those procedures specifically authorized in chapter 39.10 RCW." Design-Build (DB)ĭesign-Build is an Alternative Public Works Delivery method that is available to Public Owners and Agencies. The key to the successful adoption and consideration of these procedures has depended, in great part, on the review and oversight mechanisms put in place by the legislature in chapter 39.10 RCW, as well as the countless hours of dedicated work by numerous stakeholders over many years. c 21: "The establishment of alternative public works contracting procedures authorized for use by public bodies has been a complex, controversial, and challenging undertaking, but it has been successful. It is the intent of the legislature to establish that, unless otherwise specifically provided for in law, public bodies may use only those alternative public works contracting procedures specifically authorized in this chapter, subject to the requirements of this chapter. The purpose of this chapter is to authorize the use of certain supplemental alternative public works contracting procedures, to prescribe appropriate requirements to ensure that such contracting procedures serve the public interest, and to establish a process for evaluation of such contracting procedures. However, under certain circumstances, alternative public works contracting procedures may best serve the public interest if such procedures are implemented in an open and fair process based on objective and equitable criteria. The legislature finds that the traditional process of awarding public works contracts in lump sum to the lowest responsible bidder is a fair and objective method of selecting a contractor. To access the page(s), please follow the link below. General Contractor / Construction Manager Information + GC/CM SelectionsĪlternative Public Works Contracting Procedures RCW 39.10 Looking for Consultant Selections or Job Order Contracting?ĭES has created a new page specifically Job Order Contracting selections, and continues to maintain the Consultant Selections Page.



DES has alternative public works authority on behalf of its client agencies.
