(a) The project timeline, which includes the entire project period from initial development through the project final acceptance, must allow sufficient time for all required tasks outside of the D-B period, including:
- (1) Environmental work;
- (2) Right-of-way acquisition;
- (3) Permitting; and
- (4) Utility relocation.
- (b) The timeframe of the preliminary project schedule, or baseline project schedule, only includes the final design and construction of the project performed by the design-builder.
- (c) The project timeline is a common reason for selecting the D-B delivery method.
- (d) By utilizing the D-B method, much of the design and construction may be executed concurrently, saving calendar time in the project schedule.
- (e) The project schedule is presented to the proposers in the procurement documents as the maximum amount of time allowed for the work included in the RFP and ultimately in the DBA.