Lecture 6: Selecting the design professional

Question 1

The Design Professional (A/E) serves as

the owner’s _____.

Answer 1

Adviser

Question 2

The design professional’s services can start as early as the
planning phase:

Answer 2

1. Feasibility studies
2. Market studies
3. Etc.
4. Construction supervision during the construction phase.

Question 3

is a procurement method in

which the final criteria for selection are qualifications and demonstrated. competence.

Answer 3

Qualifications Based Selection (

QBS)

Question 4

_____ are not selection criteria, but
they may be considered during contract
negotiation for QBS.
.

Answer 4

Price and cost

Question 5

Creates a focus on quality and value, not
price. It rewards the organizations and the
people who can anticipate success through
teamwork and who can demonstrate proactive behavior. It elevates construction to a service profession.

Answer 5

QBS

Question 6

1. Experience and past performance of the firm
2. Experience and past performance of assigned individuals
3. Experience and past performance with desired delivery system
4. Capacity to perform the work
5. Financial strength and bonding capability
6. Management plan, Subcontractor/ Subconsultant relationships and technical capabilities
7. Safety plan and safety record
8. Quality assurance plan

Answer 6

QBS criteria

Question 7

QBS should not include items such as:

Answer 7

Fees, price, work-hours or other cost information.
These and other price-related terms are
negotiated after selection.

Question 8

Since the A/E offers a service for the owner, ____________ are not the main criteria an owner is looking for.

Answer 8

competitve bidding and lowest price

Question 9

The main criteria for selecting the A/E

include:

Answer 9

1. Experience of the firm
2. Reputation of the firm
3. Qualifications and size of the available workforce
4. Familiarity with and access to financial lending institutions
   (especially in case of DBOT or DBOOT)
5. And finally, Proposed
   fee

Question 10

Criteria for the selection of the
A/E: For public works, selection may be
controlled by statute:

Answer 10

1. Competition (With 2 separate envelopes)
2. Negotiation
3. Competitive bids for pre-qualified firms
   (debatable)

Question 11

The scope of work for the A/E would

include the preparation of:

Answer 11

1. Preliminary designs
2. Preliminary cost estimates (Conceptual or parameter)
3. Drawings and specs.
4. Bidding and construction documents
   (Conditions of contract, addenda, etc.)
5. Receiving and evaluating bids (In case
   there is no separate CM).
6. Review and approval of shop drawings,
   material samples, etc.
7. Acting as an ACM in case there is no
   other entity to play this role.
8. Perform all the other duties as per the
   contract with the owner.

Question 12

Methods for Payment for

the A/E:

Answer 12

1. A percentage of the project construction cost
   (Conflict of interest)
2. Multiple of direct cost (Similar to Cost+)
3. Sum of hourly rates (Can be set to a GM)
4. Lump sum or fixed fee (Risk shifted to designer)

Question 13

Another form of a contract between an
owner and a designer (Other than the
Architect taking the lead role).

Answer 13

Engineering Services

Question 14

Engineering services covers two major parts:

Answer 14

1. Consultation, investigations and reports
2. Services for design (usually civil, mechanical, electrical,
   industrial, or other process work).

Question 15

When using engineering services the percentage of fees varies between ____
of total construction costs.

Answer 15

2 to 10%

Question 16

The elements of a contract when using engineering services:

Answer 16

1. The agreement should include the 
following elements:
2. Name of parties to the agreement
3. Date and duration of the agreement
4. Name and scope of the project
5. Services to be provided
6. Method and basis for payment
7. Terms and conditions of the agreement
8. Signatures of authorized representatives