ARE_Bidding_and_Delivery_Methods Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the primary purpose of the bidding process in construction?
To allow the owner to receive and compare contractor proposals for building the project.
Why is standard procedure important during bidding?
To ensure an apples-to-apples comparison of contractor bids.
When does bidding occur in Design-Bid-Build (DBB)?
After the design documents are complete.
What is ‘Multiple Prime Contractors’ and how does it relate to DBB?
A variant of DBB where the owner selects more than one contractor and conducts multiple bid processes for different portions of the work.
Why might an owner choose Multiple Prime Contractors?
To accelerate the construction schedule by having more workers on-site.
What is typically required of an owner using Multiple Prime Contractors?
More involvement or hiring a construction manager as an advisor (CMa).
How is Design-Negotiate-Build (DNB) different from DBB?
DNB involves proposals from one or more contractors that can be negotiated, rather than non-negotiable bids from multiple contractors.
Why might an owner prefer DNB over DBB?
To prequalify experienced contractors or those they’ve worked with before.
On what type of projects is DNB usually used?
Privately funded projects.
What delivery method involves a CM brought on during design and later becomes the builder?
Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) or CM at Risk (CMAR).
Is there a bidding process in CMc/CMAR?
No, but there may be a negotiation to arrive at a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
What does ‘open book accounting’ mean in CMc?
All project costs are transparent to the team and savings may be split between owner and CM.
How does CMc incentivize cost savings?
Through pre-agreed savings splits, aligning CM and owner goals.
In Design-Build (DB), how is the contractor selected?
The owner negotiates early with one or more DB entities based on programmatic requirements.
Does Design-Build (DB) involve bidding?
No, because the price is negotiated upfront before bidding documents exist.
What is the ‘Bridging’ method?
A variant of DB where a designer prepares schematic plans and DB entities submit bids based on them.
How does Bridging provide more owner control?
The owner sees what the DB entity’s bid is based on (schematic drawings).
Why is bidding unnecessary in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)?
Because the architect, owner, and contractor form a single entity and agree on cost early on.
What is a key feature of IPD?
Shared goals and collaboration among architect, contractor, and owner within a unified team.
