Design-Bid-Build
Design-bid-build is a project delivery method in which the owner contracts separately for design services and for at-risk construction, with bidding occurring after design documents are produced. Federal guidance describing alternative delivery contrasts design-bid-build with design-build by emphasizing the two separate contracts and sequential phases.
- Where it applies
- Generally, not specific to New York
- When it comes up
- Procurement; contracting
- Property types
- All
In practice
From an operator perspective, design-bid-build often maximizes price competition but increases interface risk between design intent and constructability.
Related terms
Construction Terminology
- Change Order
- Construction Management at Risk (CMAR / CM@Risk)
- Design-Build
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
- Hard Costs
- Lump Sum
- Punch List
- Shop Drawings
- Soft Costs
- Submittals
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.