§ 2-935.14. Technical proposals.

(a)

Depending upon the complexity of the project and the degree of flexibility in the approach to design and construction methods, the specific requirements of the technical proposal shall be identified by the parish to the entities making the short list by means of a "scope of services package." generally, the technical proposal shall include discussions of design strategy and preliminary design concepts, construction sequencing, techniques, materials, and methods, the schedule for commencement and completion of all phases of work, and a lump sum cost for all services in fulfillment of the requirements and with in the constraints of the "scope of services package."

(b)

The parish may use a private design professional or its own staff to develop a description of the project and the required scope of services. The description of the project and the required scope of services shall include design criteria, analyses, reports, and cost estimates for the design-build project as prepared by a private design professional or the parish staff.

(c)

Technical proposals shall be requested from no fewer than two (2) of the qualified design-build competitors who submit statements of qualifications for the design-build program.

(d)

Competitors from the short list from whom technical proposals have been requested may submit alternate designs and costs to ensure the greatest number of options from which the award may be made so as to promote best cost and the interests of the taxpayers.

(Ord. No. 22716, § 2, 3-22-06)