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NE Code § 37-1510 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1510 - Hunters Helping the Hungry Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

37-1510.  Hunters Helping the Hungry Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Hunters Helping the Hungry Cash Fund is created. The fund shall include amounts designated for the fund pursuant to section 37-1504 and revenue received from gifts, grants, bequests, donations, other similar donation arrangements, or other contributions from public or private sources intended for the fund. The fund shall be administered by the commission to carry out the program. The annual expenditures from the fund shall be limited only by the available balance of the fund. The commission shall not be obligated to provide payments from the fund or pay any other expenses in excess of the available balance in the fund. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2012, LB928, § 14.Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 37-1701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1701 - Act, how cited.

37-1701.  Act, how cited.Sections 37-1701 to 37-1732 shall be known and may be cited as the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 2.
NE Code § 37-1702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1702 - Definitions, where found.

37-1702.  Definitions, where found.For purposes of the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 37-1703 to 37-1716 are used.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 3.
NE Code § 37-1703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1703 - Alternative technical concept, defined.

37-1703.  Alternative technical concept, defined.Alternative technical concept means changes suggested by a qualified, eligible, short-listed design-builder to the commission's basic configurations, project scope, design, or construction criteria.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 4.
NE Code § 37-1704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1704 - Best value-based selection process, defined.

37-1704.  Best value-based selection process, defined.Best value-based selection process means a process of selecting a design-builder using price, schedule, and qualifications for evaluation factors.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 5.
NE Code § 37-1705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1705 - Commission, defined.

37-1705.  Commission, defined.Commission means the Game and Parks Commission.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 6.
NE Code § 37-1706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1706 - Construction manager, defined.

37-1706.  Construction manager, defined.Construction manager means the legal entity which proposes to enter into a construction manager-general contractor contract pursuant to the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 7.
NE Code § 37-1707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1707 - Construction manager-general contractor contract, defined.

37-1707.  Construction manager-general contractor contract, defined.Construction manager-general contractor contract means a contract which is subject to a qualification-based selection process between the commission and a construction manager to furnish preconstruction services during the design development phase of the project and, if an agreement can be reached which is satisfactory to the commission, construction services for the construction phase of the project.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 8.
NE Code § 37-1708 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1708 - Construction services, defined.

37-1708.  Construction services, defined.Construction services means activities associated with building the project.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 9.
NE Code § 37-1709 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1709 - Design-build contract, defined.

37-1709.  Design-build contract, defined.Design-build contract means a contract between the commission and a design-builder which is subject to a best value-based selection process to furnish (1) architectural, engineering, and related design services and (2) labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and construction services.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 10.
NE Code § 37-1710 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1710 - Design-builder, defined.

37-1710.  Design-builder, defined.Design-builder means the legal entity which proposes to enter into a design-build contract.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 11.
NE Code § 37-1711 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1711 - Preconstruction services, defined.

37-1711.  Preconstruction services, defined.Preconstruction services means all nonconstruction-related services that a construction manager performs in relation to the design of the project before execution of a contract for construction services. Preconstruction services includes, but is not limited to, cost estimating, value engineering studies, constructability reviews, delivery schedule assessments, and life-cycle analysis.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 12.
NE Code § 37-1712 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1712 - Project performance criteria, defined.

37-1712.  Project performance criteria, defined.Project performance criteria means the performance requirements of the project suitable to allow the design-builder to make a proposal. Performance requirements shall include, but are not limited to, the following, if required by the project: Capacity, durability, standards, ingress and egress requirements, description of the site, surveys, soil and environmental information concerning the site, material quality standards, design and milestone dates, site development requirements, compliance with applicable law, and other criteria for the intended use of the project.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 13.
NE Code § 37-1713 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1713 - Proposal, defined.

37-1713.  Proposal, defined.Proposal means an offer in response to a request for proposals (1) by a design-builder to enter into a design-build contract or (2) by a construction manager to enter into a construction manager-general contractor contract.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 14.
NE Code § 37-1714 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1714 - Qualification-based selection process, defined.

37-1714.  Qualification-based selection process, defined.Qualification-based selection process means a process of selecting a construction manager based on qualifications.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 15.
NE Code § 37-1715 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1715 - Request for proposals, defined.

37-1715.  Request for proposals, defined.Request for proposals means the documentation by which the commission solicits proposals.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 16.
NE Code § 37-1716 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1716 - Request for qualifications, defined.

37-1716.  Request for qualifications, defined.Request for qualifications means the documentation or publication by which the commission solicits qualifications.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 17.
NE Code § 37-1717 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1717 - Purpose.

37-1717.  Purpose.The purpose of the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act is to provide the commission alternative methods of contracting for public projects for buildings in the state park system. The alternative methods of contracting shall be available to the commission for use on any project regardless of the funding source. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act shall govern the design-build and construction manager-general contractor procurement process for the commission.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 18.
NE Code § 37-1718 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1718 - Contracts authorized.

37-1718.  Contracts authorized.The commission, in accordance with the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act, may solicit and execute a design-build contract or a construction manager-general contractor contract for a public project in the state park system.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 19.
NE Code § 37-1719 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1719 - Architect; engineer; hiring authorized.

37-1719.  Architect; engineer; hiring authorized.The commission may hire an architect licensed pursuant to the Engineers and Architects Regulation Act or an engineer licensed pursuant to the act to assist the commission with the development of project performance criteria and requests for proposals, with evaluation of proposals, with evaluation of the construction to determine adherence to the project performance criteria, and with any additional services requested by the commission to represent its interests in relation to a project. The procedures used to hire such person or organization shall comply with the Nebraska Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act. The person or organization hired shall be ineligible to be included as a provider of other services in a proposal for the project for which he or she has been hired and shall not be employed by or have a financial or other interest in a design-builder or construction manager who will submit a proposal.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 20. Cross References   Engineers and Architects Regulation Act, see section 81-3401.  Nebraska Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, see section 81-1702.
NE Code § 37-1720 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1720 - Guidelines for entering into contracts.

37-1720.  Guidelines for entering into contracts.The commission shall adopt guidelines for entering into a design-build contract or construction manager-general contractor contract. The guidelines shall include the following:(1) Preparation and content of requests for qualifications;(2) Preparation and content of requests for proposals;(3) Qualification and short-listing of design-builders and construction managers. The guidelines shall provide that the commission will evaluate prospective design-builders and construction managers based on the information submitted to the commission in response to a request for qualifications and will select a short list of design-builders or construction managers who shall be considered qualified and eligible to respond to the request for proposals;(4) Preparation and submittal of proposals;(5) Procedures and standards for evaluating proposals;(6) Procedures for negotiations between the commission and the design-builders or construction managers submitting proposals prior to the acceptance of a proposal if any such negotiations are contemplated; and(7) Procedures for the evaluation of construction under a design-build contract to determine adherence to the project performance criteria.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 21.
NE Code § 37-1721 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1721 - Process for selecting design-builder and entering into contract.

37-1721.  Process for selecting design-builder and entering into contract.The process for selecting a design-builder and entering into a design-build contract shall be in accordance with sections 37-1722 to 37-1725.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 22.
NE Code § 37-1722 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1722 - Request for qualifications; prequalify design-builders; publication in newspaper; short list.

37-1722.  Request for qualifications; prequalify design-builders; publication in newspaper; short list.(1) The commission shall prepare a request for qualifications for design-build proposals and shall prequalify design-builders. The request for qualifications shall describe the project in sufficient detail to permit a design-builder to respond. The request for qualifications shall identify the maximum number of design-builders the commission will place on a short list as qualified and eligible to receive a request for proposals.(2) A person or organization hired by the commission under section 37-1719 shall be ineligible to compete for a design-build contract on the same project for which the person or organization was hired.(3) The request for qualifications shall be (a) published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least thirty days prior to the deadline for receiving the request for qualifications and (b) sent by first-class mail to any design-builder upon request.(4) The commission shall create a short list of qualified and eligible design-builders in accordance with the guidelines adopted pursuant to section 37-1720. The commission shall select at least two prospective design-builders, except that if only one design-builder has responded to the request for qualifications, the commission may, in its discretion, proceed or cancel the procurement. The request for proposals shall be sent only to the design-builders placed on the short list.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 23.
NE Code § 37-1724 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1724 - Stipend.

37-1724.  Stipend.The commission shall pay a stipend to qualified design-builders that submit responsive proposals but are not selected. Payment of the stipend shall give the commission ownership of the intellectual property contained in the proposals and alternative technical concepts. The amount of the stipend shall be at the discretion of the commission. The refusal to pay or accept the stipend shall leave the intellectual property contained in the proposals and alternative technical concepts in the possession of the creator of the proposals and alternative technical concepts.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 25.
NE Code § 37-1725 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1725 - Alternative technical concepts; evaluation of proposals; commission; power to negotiate.

37-1725.  Alternative technical concepts; evaluation of proposals; commission; power to negotiate.(1) Design-builders shall submit proposals as required by the request for proposals. The commission may meet with individual design-builders prior to the time of submitting the proposal and may have discussions concerning alternative technical concepts. If an alternative technical concept provides a solution that is equal to or better than the requirements in the request for proposals and the alternative technical concept is acceptable to the commission, it may be incorporated as part of the proposal by the design-builder. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, alternative technical concepts shall be confidential and not disclosed to other design-builders or members of the public from the time the proposals are submitted until such proposals are opened by the commission.(2) Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making the proposals as set forth in the request for proposals.(3) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the opening of such proposals in which case no stipend shall be paid. The commission shall have the right to reject any and all proposals at no cost to the commission other than any stipend for design-builders who have submitted responsive proposals. The commission may thereafter solicit new proposals using the same or different project performance criteria or may cancel the design-build solicitation.(4) The commission shall rank the design-builders in order of best value pursuant to the criteria in the request for proposals. The commission may meet with design-builders prior to ranking.(5) The commission may attempt to negotiate a design-build contract with the highest ranked design-builder selected by the commission and may enter into a design-build contract after negotiations. If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory design-build contract with the highest ranked design-builder, the commission may terminate negotiations with that design-builder. The commission may then undertake negotiations with the second highest ranked design-builder and may enter into a design-build contract after negotiations. If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the second highest ranked design-builder, the commission may undertake negotiations with the third highest ranked design-builder, if any, and may enter into a design-build contract after negotiations.(6) If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the ranked design-builders, the commission may either revise the request for proposals and solicit new proposals or cancel the design-build process under the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 26.
NE Code § 37-1726 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1726 - Process for selection of construction manager and entering into construction manager-general contractor contract.

37-1726.  Process for selection of construction manager and entering into construction manager-general contractor contract.(1) The process for selecting a construction manager and entering into a construction manager-general contractor contract shall be in accordance with this section and sections 37-1727 to 37-1729.(2) The commission shall prepare a request for qualifications for construction manager-general contractor contract proposals and shall prequalify construction managers. The request for qualifications shall describe the project in sufficient detail to permit a construction manager to respond. The request for qualifications shall identify the maximum number of eligible construction managers the commission will place on a short list as qualified and eligible to receive a request for proposals.(3) The request for qualifications shall be (a) published in a newspaper of statewide circulation at least thirty days prior to the deadline for receiving the request for qualifications and (b) sent by first-class mail to any construction manager upon request.(4) The commission shall create a short list of qualified and eligible construction managers in accordance with the guidelines adopted pursuant to section 37-1720. The commission shall select at least two construction managers, except that if only one construction manager has responded to the request for qualifications, the commission may, in its discretion, proceed or cancel the procurement. The request for proposals shall be sent only to the construction managers placed on the short list.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 27.
NE Code § 37-1727 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1727 - Construction manager-general contractor contract; request for proposals; contents.

37-1727.  Construction manager-general contractor contract; request for proposals; contents.The commission shall prepare a request for proposals for each construction manager-general contractor contract. The request for proposals shall contain, at a minimum, the following elements:(1) The guidelines adopted by the commission in accordance with section 37-1720. The identification of a publicly accessible location of the guidelines, either physical or electronic, shall be considered compliance with this subdivision;(2) The proposed terms and conditions of the contract, including any terms and conditions which are subject to further negotiation;(3) Any bonding and insurance required by law or as may be additionally required by the commission;(4) General information about the project which will assist the commission in its selection of the construction manager, including a project statement which contains information about the scope and nature of the project, the project site, the schedule, and the estimated budget;(5) The criteria for evaluation of proposals and the relative weight of each criterion;(6) A statement that the construction manager shall not be allowed to sublet, assign, or otherwise dispose of any portion of the contract without consent of the commission. In no case shall the commission allow the construction manager to sublet more than seventy percent of the work, excluding specialty items; and(7) Other information or requirements which the commission, in its discretion, chooses to include in the request for proposals.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 28.
NE Code § 37-1728 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1728 - Submission of proposals; procedure; evaluation of proposals; commission; power to negotiate.

37-1728.  Submission of proposals; procedure; evaluation of proposals; commission; power to negotiate.(1) Construction managers shall submit proposals as required by the request for proposals.(2) Proposals shall be sealed and shall not be opened until expiration of the time established for making the proposals as set forth in the request for proposals.(3) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to signing a contract for preconstruction services. The commission shall have the right to reject any and all proposals at no cost to the commission. The commission may thereafter solicit new proposals or may cancel the construction manager-general contractor procurement process.(4) The commission shall rank the construction managers in accordance with the qualification-based selection process and pursuant to the criteria in the request for proposals. The commission may meet with construction managers prior to the ranking.(5) The commission may attempt to negotiate a contract for preconstruction services with the highest ranked construction manager and may enter into a contract for preconstruction services after negotiations. If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract for preconstruction services with the highest ranked construction manager, the commission may terminate negotiations with that construction manager. The commission may then undertake negotiations with the second highest ranked construction manager and may enter into a contract for preconstruction services after negotiations. If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the second highest ranked construction manager, the commission may undertake negotiations with the third highest ranked construction manager, if any, and may enter into a contract for preconstruction services after negotiations.(6) If the commission is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract for preconstruction services with any of the ranked construction managers, the commission may either revise the request for proposals and solicit new proposals or cancel the construction manager-general contractor contract process under the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 29.
NE Code § 37-1729 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 37 - Game and Parks|37-1729 - Commission; duties; powers.

37-1729.  Commission; duties; powers.(1) Before the construction manager begins any construction services, the commission shall:(a) Conduct an independent cost estimate for the project; and(b) Conduct contract negotiations with the construction manager to develop a construction manager-general contractor contract for construction services.(2) If the construction manager and the commission are unable to negotiate a contract, the commission may use other contract procurement processes as provided by law. Persons or organizations who submitted proposals but were unable to negotiate a contract with the commission shall be eligible to compete in the other contract procurement processes.Source Laws 2018, LB775, § 30.