Design-Build
Delivery Method Comparison
Adjusted Score DB
1 yr
2 yr
3 yr
RFP Development
6-12 mos.
2-3 mos.
RFP LOI
Multiple Teams Shortlisted
1-2
6-9 mos.
ATC Process / Potential RFP Addendums
3-4 mos.
Tech Proposal + Bid Price / Selection *
36-72 mos.
Design and Construction
Phased DB
RFQ Dev.
1 mo.
RFQ LOR
1-2
Single Team Selected *
1-2
Planning / Innovation Phase (30% Design) / 30% OPCC
6-9 mos.
Design and Construction
36-72 mos.
Modified Phased DB
RFQ Dev.
RFQ LOR
Multiple Teams Selected *
Design and Construction
1 mo.
1-2
1-2
4-6 mos.
36-72 mos.
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Contracted Team 1 Prepares Innovations
Contracted Team 2 Prepares Innovations
Teams incorporate Approved Innovations and Scope Enhancements into their respective concepts.
Contracted Team 2 Submits RtC(s) per submission schedule.
Contracted Team 3 Submits RtC(s) per submission schedule.
Contracted Team 1 Submits RtC(s) per submission schedule.
Work Orders Issued to Contracted Team X based on best value RtC submission.
Requires Fully Committed and Immersed Delivery and Oversight Teams
NOTE: Durations shown for each delivery method are for comparison purposes only and will fluctuate on a project-by-project basis.
* Contract(s) executed.
Accelerated Innovation and
Collaboration Phase
Accelerated Innovation and Collaboration Phase
Contracted Team 1 Planning / Innovation Phase
Contracted Team 2 Planning / Innovation Phase
Contracted Team 3 Planning / Innovation Phase
Department Determines Innovations and Sets Scope
Contracted Team 1 GMP + Time Submission
Contracted Team 2 GMP + Time Submission
Contracted Team 3 GMP + Time Submission
Work Orders Issued Based on Weighted GMP and/or Time Calculation to Contracted Team X
Accelerated Innovation and Collaboration Phase
Contracted Teams:
Each team establishes independent risk registers, which the Department reviews. Department sets and notifies teams of the overall risk value and categories (same for all teams). Teams price job accordingly based on assigned risk pool value.
Department reviews confidential team innovations for approval, sets value-added scope enhancements, and evaluates risk elements.
Contracted Team 3 Prepares Innovations