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INSTRUCTOR:
Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., DBIA, A.M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
This course outlines the best practices for 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 Qualifications (RFQ). The emphasis is placed on developing rational requirements for qualifications and past performance. Evaluation planning for a defensible qualifications-based selection (QBS) process is also covered. Regardless of whether QBS is the primary award method, both DB best-value and CMAR procurements have an RFQ component. The Brooks Act requires QBS selection of designers in federal public projects and most states have a corresponding state statute. These requirements do not apply to DB and CMAR selections. The practices described in this course are recommended for use by any entity procuring design and construction services using a QBS process.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the alternative project development and delivery process from the development of the solicitation documents (RFQ/RFP), selection of the design-builder or construction manager using best value and QBS
- Recognize the components of an RQ and their purpose
- Analyze the project’s needs for specific experience and expertise
- Develop an evaluation plan for assessing competing firms’ qualifications and past performance
- Develop defensible RFQ evaluation criteria based on project needs
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
- Faculty, Educators and Researchers
Outline
- Module 1: Introduction to the RFQ in the DB and CMAR contest
- Module 2: Components of the RFQ in DB
- Module 3: Components of the RFQ in CMAR
- Module 4: RFQ case study #1
- Module 5: Establishing objective and subjective evaluation criteria
- Module 6: RFQ evaluation planning
- Module 7: Weighting and ranking to achieve a defensible award decision
- Module 8: RFQ 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]