(a) Initiation of a construction project.
- (1) The using agency is responsible for initiating a construction project. The using agency may commence the process by submitting a request to initiate work on the project on their letterhead or on the Commission website, under the Facility Design and Construction link to Forms; and
- (2) Projects should be initiated not later than January 1 of even-numbered years. This is required for a contract award to be made within the fiscal year for which appropriated project funds are available.
(b) Selection of Construction Delivery Method: When a project has been requested by a using agency or appropriated to the Commission the agency shall ascertain the construction method that provides the state with the best value, including consideration of, but not limited to:
- (1) Lowest and Best Bid;
- (2) Design-Build;
- (3) Construction Manager at Risk; and
- (4) Competitive Sealed Proposals.
Source Note:The provisions of this §123.25 adopted to be effective March 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 2005; amended to be effective March 14, 2004, 29 TexReg 2623.