Therefore, schedule will be given a high priority when
considering project delivery methods.
¾ ¾ Risk Assessment: There are inherent risks in any
construction project. However, those risks can increase
when the size, budget, and duration of the project
increases. It is important that a risk assessment be
performed during the planning phase of the project so
that risks can be appropriately understood and allocated
amongst the parties involved. In general, risk should be
allocated to the party who has the best ability to exercise
control over the risk. Each project delivery method assigns
risk to the various parties differently. The Town will need
to consider the level of risk it is willing to accept when
selecting a project delivery method.
¾ ¾ Level of Expertise: The Town’s level of expertise and
experience with the various delivery methods also plays
a role in recommending an appropriate delivery method
for the project. The Town’s ability to manage the project
construction in-house can also influence the selection of a
project delivery method.
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7.2 Overview of Project Delivery Methods
The following provides descriptions and a summary of the
advantages and disadvantages of the various project delivery
methods available to the Town for project execution.
and has properly prepared the bid proposal package per the
instructions will be awarded the project.
The following is a summary of the advantages and
disadvantages of the DBB project delivery method:
7.2.1 Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Advantages:
Design-Bid-Build is the most common and widely used
project delivery method in the United States. The process
involves executing the project in three sequential phases:
Design, Procurement (Bidding), and Construction. The
designer prepares the construction plans and specifications
for use in the procurement process. For the Town’s
undergrounding project, the construction documents will
consist of drawings and specifications prepared by Kimley-
Horn, FPL, AT&T, and Comcast. The project is then
advertised for public bidding and price proposals are obtained
from interested members of the contracting community.
The Town is familiar with this process and has standard
contracting language developed to execute construction
projects using this delivery method. The selection process
is usually the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
under this delivery method. The contractor who submits
the lowest price, has demonstrated that it meets the
minimum qualifications set forth in the bid documents, y y This method is well understood by the Town and has
well-established and clearly defined roles for the parties
involved.
y y This method is the most common approach for
public owners having to comply with local, state or
federal procurement statutes. The Town’s procurement
department already has standard contracts and guidelines
in place to facilitate this method.
y y The Town has a great degree of control over the process
due to their control over many elements of the design
prior to selection of the contractor. In this case, the Town
exerts less control over the designs prepared by FPL,
AT&T, and Comcast or to changes to the design these
entities may choose to make after the bidding process.
Disadvantages:
y y The process may have a longer duration when compared
to other delivery methods since all design work must be
completed prior to selection and award of a construction
contract.
y y The absence of a contractor during the design process
does not allow for the advantages that a contractor may
provide through assessment of scheduling and cost
ramifications of various elements of the design.
y y The Town generally faces exposure to contractor change
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