A. Project-Specific RFP/RFQ. Prepare a project-specific request for proposal or qualification setting forth the basic scope of the project that may include, but is not limited to, the size, type, and desired design character of the project and site, and performance specifications. The performance specifications shall describe the quality of construction materials, assemblies, and other information deemed necessary to adequately describe the City’s needs. The performance specifications shall be prepared by a design professional designated by the City; or

B. Project-Specific RFP to a Qualified List of Proposers. Prepare a project-specific request for proposal setting forth the basic scope of the project that may include, but is not limited to, the size, type and desired design character of the project and site, and performance specifications to be distributed exclusively to those teams selected from the qualified list of design-build entities. The performance specifications shall describe the quality of construction materials, assemblies, and other information deemed necessary to adequately describe the City’s needs. The performance specifications shall be prepared by a design professional designated by the City; or

C. Project-Specific RFP (Collaborative Design-Build/Progressive Design-Build) to a Qualified List of Proposers. Prepare a project-specific request for proposal setting forth the basic scope of the project and the project budget to be distributed exclusively to teams selected from a qualified list of design-build entities. The request for proposals shall indicate that the project is to be completed in two contract phases: (1) a design and preconstruction phase and (2) a final design and construction phase. The request for proposals shall require proposers to submit a technical proposal describing the proposer’s experience, project personnel, organizational structure, project approach, and project schedule and plan. The request for proposal shall require proposers to submit a fee proposal for both phases of the project; or

D. Selection from Qualified List of Proposers. Select a design-build entity from those teams identified on the qualified list of design-build entities without preparing a formal request for proposals. Prior to an award to a design-build entity pursuant to the qualified list of design-build entities, the City Manager shall certify to the City Council in writing that the most qualified firms have been invited to interview and the selected firm is capable of providing the services and it is in the best interest of the City to proceed in this manner; or

E. Sole Source. Select a design-build entity or team as a sole source, if, in advance of the award of the contract, the City Manager certifies in writing that the proposed provider and services meet the requirements for award as a sole source (as defined in CVMC 2.57.020); or

F. Cooperative Purchasing. Select a design-build entity or team through a competitive cooperative purchasing solicitation in accordance with CVMC 2.56.140 (Cooperative purchasing agreements) and other City rules, regulations, and procedures governing design-build procurement.