§ 102-408. Contracting for infrastructure facilities and services; project delivery methods authorized.

(a)

Governmental entities are authorized to utilize any construction delivery method, provided that all public works construction contracts subject to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 36-91 that:

(1)

Place the bidder or offeror at risk for construction; and

(2)

Require labor or building materials in the execution of the contract shall be awarded on the basis of competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals.

(b)

The following project delivery methods are authorized for procurements relating to construction, services:

(1)

Design-bid-build or traditional bid;

(2)

Construction management at risk;

(3)

Design-build;

(4)

Design-build-operate; and

(5)

Fast track construction.

(c)

The following project delivery methods are authorized for procurements relating to architect-engineer and land surveying services:

(1)

Design;

(2)

Architectural and engineering;

(3)

Program/project management;

(4)

Construction management;

(5)

Construction management at risk;

(6)

Operations and maintenance;

(7)

Design-build; and

(8)

Design-build-operate.

(Res. No. 13-0052, 1-23-13)