2025 Session Last amended: 2001 session

§ 161.3422 — Rfp for Design-build

Plain-Language Summary

Phase two of the design-build process requires the commissioner to send a Request for Proposals (RFP) to the short-listed firms. The RFP must include the project scope and technical requirements, selection criteria with weights, contract documents, time limits, and the estimated cost. Each proposal must be submitted in two separately sealed packages — one for the technical proposal and one for the price proposal — which are opened at a public event.

Practical Notes
Separating the technical and price proposals prevents price from influencing technical scoring. The technical proposal must include a detailed project schedule and design plans. The price proposal must account for all design and construction costs. Design-build firms should carefully review the RFP requirements because proposals that fail to meet them may be rejected as nonresponsive.