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INSTRUCTOR:
Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., DBIA, A.M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
This course outlines the best practices for developing evaluation plans for the selection of designers, design-builders, and construction managers and involved in design-build (DB) and construction manager-at-risk (CMAR) projects. These services are typically selected through the Request for Proposals (RFP). The emphasis is placed on developing rational requirements for qualifications, technical and price components of the DB or CMAR proposal. Evaluation planning for a transparent, defensible best value procurement process is the focus of the course. Considerations to employ open-book negotiations for progressive DB and CMAR contracts are also covered. The practices described in this course are recommended for use by any entity procuring design and construction services using alternative project delivery processes.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the major factors involved with the DB evaluation process.
- Explain the major factors involved with the CMAR evaluation process.
- Apply the factors to develop the content of an evaluation plan to assess qualifications, technical, and price proposals.
- Recognize the different best value award methods and how they are applied in the evaluation plan.
- Apply weighting and ranking to achieve a defensible award decision.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Civil Engineers
- Project Managers
- Owner’s Representatives
- Architects
- General Contractors
- Construction Professionals
Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to DB and CMAR fundamentals
- Module 2: Alternative project delivery award methods
- Module 3: Components of the evaluation plan in DB and CMAR
- Module 4: Evaluation planning case study #1
- Module 5: Establishing objective and subjective evaluation criteria
- Module 6: Price Evaluation
- Module 7: Weighting and ranking to achieve a defensible award decision
- Module 8: Evaluation planning case study #2
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 1.6 CEUs / 16 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]