CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 19, 2017
Subject/Action
SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
ACTION: APPROVE USE OF DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. FINDING that awarding contracts for a design-build delivery, pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 (a), will achieve certain private sector efficiencies in the integration of design, project work, and components related to real property renovation, improvements, and construction work at Metro transit facilities in Los Angeles County as defined by the projects listed in Attachment A; and
(REQUIRES 2/3 VOTE)
B. AUTHORIZING the Chief Executive Officer to award design-build contracts for renovations, improvements, and construction at Metro transit facilities related to projects listed in Attachment A.
Issue
ISSUE
Metro is authorized to enter into contracts pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 130242 utilizing the design build project delivery method (design build) . This section requires that the Board make the finding set forth in Recommendation A.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Staff periodically presents to the Board an updated list of projects for which it seeks approval to use design-build contracts. In FY17 staff is working on projects not previously approved to contract for construction services utilizing design-build.
California Public Utilities Code Section 130242 provides for award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The primary benefit of the design-build process is a shortened project schedule where the design builder is able to start construction while the design is being completed. Other possible benefits include additional efficiencies in project management, administration, and coordination. The design-build approach delivers the project ahead of a traditional design-bid-build project delivery method thus result in a lower total project cost. Staff has experienced success with design-build ...
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