§ 4-502. METHOD OF PROCUREMENT.

The City Manager shall select one of the methods expressly set forth herein as the process to be used for the selection of the Design-Build Entity by the Council.

(a)

Performance Specifications Method. A design-build competition based on performance specifications and 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 design approach, 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.

(2)

Subject to the right to reject any and all proposals, award by Council shall be on the basis of the criteria specified, including initial and/or life-cycle costs, and made to the Design-Build Entity whose proposal is judged as providing the best value in meeting the interest of the city and the objectives of the design-build project.

(b)

Program and Preliminary Design Method. 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. Limited drawings and specifications detailing the requirements of the design-build project may accompany the request for proposals.

(1)

The City Manager shall establish 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)

Subject to the right to reject any and all proposals, award by Council shall be on the basis of the technical criteria and methodology, including price, and made to the Design-Build Entity whose proposal is judged as providing the best value in meeting the interest of the city and the objectives of the design-build project.

(c)

Bid Invitation Method. 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 bid invitation. Subject to the right to reject any and all bids, award by Council shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

(Added Ord. 2003-11, § 11, 4-4-03; Am. Ord. 2007-96, § 3, eff. 1-19-08).