“Best interest of the City” means a design-build process that is projected to meet the interests of the City and objectives of the project which may include reducing the project delivery schedule and total cost of the project while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship and materials.

“Best value” means value determined by objective criteria, and may include, but is not limited to, price, features, functions, life cycle costs, and other criteria deemed appropriate.

“Design-build” means a public works contract procurement method in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity.

“Design-build entity” means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting, architectural, and engineering services as needed.

“Design-build entity member” includes any person or entity that provides licensed contracting, architectural, or engineering services.

“Design professional” means a professional, either City staff or an outside consultant, who develops the criteria package which may include, but is not limited to, facility program, design criteria, performance specifications and other project-specific technical material.

“Qualified list of design-build entities” means those design-build entities selected based on a competitive selection process and who are determined to be qualified to act as a design-build entity for the City of Chula Vista on any project.

“Sole source” means a commodity or service available from only one known source as the result of unique performance capabilities, manufacturing processes, compatibility requirements or market conditions. (Ord. 3436 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2827 § 1, 2000).