Design-Builder
Contractor Entity:
Design-Builder (DB)
Contract Basis:
Lump Sum or Cost Plus-- Agreement to perform both design and construction with one entity, under a single contract between the Owner and the Design-Build Contractor. The design may be performed within the Contractor's organization, or it may be performed by design professionals under a contract with the Design-Build Contractor. The contractual responsibility to the Owner for full performance on all phases of the project is vested in one entity, the Design-Build Contractor.
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications Based & Direct Negotiation-- The contractor is selected based on reputation, experience and/or past performance. The fee and/or total cost is negotiated between the contractor and the owner.
