(a) Before undertaking a public works project using design build, an awarding authority shall notify and submit a detailed application to proceed to the office of the inspector general. The detailed application shall conform to regulations and procedures promulgated by the inspector general and as may be amended from time to time. In order to receive a notice to proceed from the office of the inspector general, the awarding authority shall demonstrate the following:

1. (1) The awarding authority has authorization from its governing body to enter into a contract for design build. The authorization shall include the results of any public vote if applicable.
2. (2) The awarding authority has the capacity, a plan and procedures in place and approval by the governing body, where appropriate, to effectively procure and manage a design build entity for the specific project.
3. (3) The awarding authority has in place procedures to ensure fairness in competition, evaluation and reporting of results in the procurement process.
4. (4) The public works project has an estimated construction value of $5,000,000 or more.
5. (5) The awarding authority has determined that the use of design build is appropriate for the public works project and states in writing the reasons for the determination.