The following steps outline the typical sequence of actions in a two-phase selection process for the award of a design-build contract; provided, however, that some steps may be omitted or condensed in a single-phase selection process or in a modified design-build process:
- (1) Selection of a Design-Build Review Committee;
- (2) Advertisement of the proposed design-build project (request for qualifications);
- (3) Submission of statements of qualifications;
- (4) Determination of the most qualified design-builders (short listing);
- (5) Issuance of the request for proposals;
- (6) Submission of technical proposals and price proposals;
- (7) Evaluation of technical proposals;
- (8) Opening of price proposals;
- (9) Issuance of a best and final RFP (if any);
- (10) Submission of best and final offers (if any);
- (11) Determination of the best evaluated design-builder in accordance with the identified selection method;
- (12) Recommendation for action by the Design-Build Review Committee; and
- (13) Award of a design-build contract, or rejection of all proposals, by the Commissioner. PROCEDURES FOR THE SELECTION AND AWARD 1680-5-4 OF DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 54-1-119 and 4-3-2303. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 16, 2008; effective June 30, 2008.