Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 160-5 › Subject 160-5-4 - SCHOOL FACILITIES AND CAPITAL OUTLAY MANAGEMENT › Rule 160-5-4-.15 - Processing of Plans and Specifications for Public School Construction

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
DEFINITIONS.
(a)
Planning
				and construction documents
- all architectural and engineering draw
				ings, project manual, technical specifications, addenda, change orders, and
				other documents as requested that are employed in the design, bidding, and
				construction of a public school facility.
(b)
Project manual
- the bound
				document containing the Invitation for Bid or Proposal, Instruction to Bidders
				or Offerors, Proposal Form, General Conditions of the Contract, Supplementary
				Conditions, Special Conditions, Sample Forms, and other documents as required,
				as well as all technical specifications for the project.
(c)
Design/bid/build
- a
				construction delivery method that involves securing competitively bid lump sum
				construction. Contracts are based on complete and prescriptive contract
				documents prepared by design professionals, and made up of drawings,
				specifications, and supporting information. The design-bid-build/lump sum (or
				stipulated sum) delivery system uses competitive bidding among general
				contractors, with performance/payment bonds, and various other statutory
				requirements and State Board of Education rules being employed to protect the
				owner's investments. While bidders may be asked to prequalify, the procurement
				process must be a competitive sealed bid, with the price being the only factor,
				subject to the bidder showing it is both responsible and its bid is responsive
				to the solicitation.
(d)
Design Professional
- an architect; civil structural engineer,
				mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing engineer, or heating,
				ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer; interior designer; landscape
				architect; or other professional whose services require licensing and
				registration by the state.
(e)
Construction Manager/General Contractor at Risk
- a construction
				delivery method that allows the owner to (1) hire a construction manager at any
				time during the project pre-design phase. The construction manager and the
				design professional work together to develop and estimate costs for the design.
				A guaranteed maximum price is provided by the construction manager at risk who
				then receives proposals and awards contracts to subcontractors. Or (2) hire a
				general contractor after the completion of the design phase. The procurement
				process for the construction manager or general contractor must be a
				competitive qualifications selection. Following a procedure similar to that
				contained in O.C.G.A. §
										36-91-20
et seq.
is acceptable.
(f)
Design/Build
- a construction delivery method wherein the builder
				and the design professional are one entity hired to deliver the project. A
				guaranteed maximum price is usually furnished in the beginning of the project
				based upon the design criteria prepared by the client. The procurement process
				must be a competitive qualifications selection. Following a procedure similar
				to that contained in O.C.G.A. §
										36-91-20
et seq.
is acceptable.
(g)
Construction Management Services
- an individual, company, or firm
				that represent the governmental agency in an administrative and oversight
				capacity of a construction project.
Construction Management Services are intended to cover the
				  services of a Construction Manager Agent not at risk, Construction Manager, and
				  Program Manager. The procurement process must be a competitive qualifications
				  selection. Following a procedure similar to that contained in O.C.G.A. §
											36-91-20
et seq.
is acceptable.