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Apply to use design-build
To use design-build, an awarding authority must receive a notice to proceed from the OIG. The OIG uses an application process to assess the qualifications and commitments of the project team as well as other factors.
The OIG will review an awarding authority’s complete application within 60 days.
Contact for Apply to use design-build
CM at-Risk or Design-Build Application Contact
Phone
Kerri-Anne Hollingshead
Call CM at-Risk or Design-Build Application Contact, Kerri-Anne Hollingshead at (617) 722-8871
We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages.
Call CM at-Risk or Design-Build Application Contact, We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages. at
The Details of Apply to use design-build
What you need for Apply to use design-build
Under M.G.L. c. 149A, § 16, the OIG will issue a Notice to Proceed when the awarding authority has demonstrated that:
- The awarding authority has authorization from its governing body to enter into a contract for design-build. The authorization shall include the results of any public vote if applicable.
- The awarding authority has the capacity, a plan and procedures in place and approved of by the governing body, where appropriate, to effectively procure and manage a design-build entity for the specific project.
- The awarding authority has in place procedures to ensure fairness in competition, evaluation and reporting of results at every stage in the procurement process.
- The public works project has an estimated construction value of $5,000,000 or more.
- The awarding authority has determined that the use of design-build is appropriate for the public works project and states in writing the reasons for the determination.
How to apply Apply to use design-build
Email one copy of the application to:
We prefer an electronic copy to be submitted online. However, optionally, you may submit one copy of the application to:
Office of the Inspector General-Chapter 149A Application
One Ashburton Place, Room 1311
Boston, MA 02108
Downloads for Apply to use design-build
Open DOCX file, 172.13 KB,
Design-Build Application to Proceed
(English, DOCX 172.13 KB)
Open PDF file, 474.69 KB,
Design-Build Application to Proceed
(English, PDF 474.69 KB)
Open XLSX file, 11.33 KB,
List of OIG-Approved Design-Build Projects
(English, XLSX 11.33 KB)
Contact for Apply to use design-build
Address
Office of the Inspector General - Chapter 149A Application, One Ashburton Place, Room 1311, Boston, MA 02108
Phone
Kerri-Anne Hollingshead
Call CM at-Risk or Design-Build Application Contact, Kerri-Anne Hollingshead at (617) 722-8871
We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages.
Call CM at-Risk or Design-Build Application Contact, We welcome non-English speakers to contact us. Confidential translation services are available in most languages. at