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1 Introduction to Design-Build (DB) Training Module
Welcome to the Introduction to Design-Build Training Module. This is the first module within the NAVFAC Design-Build (DB) Training Series. The Design-Build training series consists of training modules that provide an understanding of the latest NAVFAC Design-Build policies and processes and an explanation of the tools and documents available to help our Design-Build Teams accomplish their jobs. Introduction to Design-Build

2 Logistics Course Length: Approximately 50 Minutes
Reminder: (any technical reminders with DCS/Webex) Presentation software functionality Module Contains Knowledge Check Questions Time Elapsed: 15 mins Duration of this Slide: 1.5 mins Notes: Presenter: Before we start, let’s take care of the logistics. Details: WebEx will be used to administer the training Sharing the presenters desktops with the audience Guide participants to find the Chat Box. Encourage them to click and see the options available. Guide participants to find the Mute Button. Highlight that there will be periodic knowledge checks throughout the presentation. Everyone is required to participate. There will be final knowledge check at the end of the course. This course is approximately 50 minutes long. There are Knowledge Checks throughout the course to test your comprehension. Each page of this course contains a navigation bar across the bottom. The course will not move to the next page automatically – Use these buttons to move within the course. Click the play or pause button to play or pause the course. Click the back button to review the previous page Click the forward button to go to the next page Click and drag the progress indicator to move the course forward or backward Click the audio button to turn the audio on or off Click the exit button to close the course window Click the arrows at the top left corner to open or close the table of contents. Introduction to Design-Build

3 Design-Build Training Series
These 5 training modules provide NAVFAC Design-Build policies and processes and an explanation of the NAVFAC DB tools and documents. Introduction to Design-Build Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) Template Design-Build Processes Small Project Template D-B Master Management Training for Criteria Managers The NAVFAC Construction manager training series provides the information to effectively manage NAVFAC Construction Contracts. These modules are accessed through Total Workforce Management System (TWMS). DB Modules in that series: NAVFAC CI Design-Build Post Award Process NAVFAC CI Post Award Kickoff Meeting (PAK) Time Elapsed: 15 mins Duration of this Slide: 1.5 mins Notes: Presenter: Before we start, let’s take care of the logistics. Details: WebEx will be used to administer the training Sharing the presenters desktops with the audience Guide participants to find the Chat Box. Encourage them to click and see the options available. Guide participants to find the Mute Button. Highlight that there will be periodic knowledge checks throughout the presentation. Everyone is required to participate. There will be final knowledge check at the end of the course. The 5 training modules included in this training series are as follows: Introduction to Design-Build Standard Request for Proposal (RFP) Template Design-Build Processes Small Project Template and D-B Master Management Training for Criteria Managers In addition, the NAVFAC Construction Manager training series provides the information to effectively manage NAVFAC Construction Contracts. These modules are accessed through Total Workforce Management System (TWMS). The Design-Build Modules in that series are: NAVFAC CI Design-Build Post Award Process and NAVFAC CI Post Award Kickoff Meeting or PAK Introduction to Design-Build

4 Course Learning Objectives
Installation/PWD 1391 Process Driven Training Course Learning Objectives Understand NAVFAC Design-Build History Learn the Benefits and When to Use Design- Build Get familiar with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS) Know the NAVFAC Design-Build Processes Understand NAVFAC Personnel Roles and Responsibilities Learn the Structure and Format of NAVFAC Design-Build RFP Documents Know the Post-Award Processes Understand How to Locate and Navigate the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP Website These are the topics and learning objectives for this training module. Understand the History of NAVFAC Design-Build Learn the Benefits of Design-Build and When to Use it Get familiar with the NAVFAC Business Management System, or BMS Know the different NAVFAC Design-Build Processes Understand NAVFAC Personnel Roles and Responsibilities Learn the Structure and Formatting of the NAVFAC Design-Build RFP documents Know the Post-Award Processes in Design-Build, and Understand how to Locate and Navigate the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP Website Introduction to Design-Build

5 NAVFAC Design-Build - History
NAVFAC has been using Design-Build since late 1980’s 2001: Developed NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP documents 2003: First Design-Build website had two templates RFP Template Small Project Template 2009: Developed new NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP website Converted the original RFP documents to a “Standard Template” Developed 9 Facility-Type Specific Model RFP’s Maintained the Small Project Template as part of DB Master Created a DB Document Maintenance Website NAVFAC has been successfully using Design-Build, project delivery since the late 1980s. However, during the late ‘80’s and through the ‘90’s the Design-Build approach was not being administered consistently throughout NAVFAC. In 2001 NAVFAC developed a single Design-Build format which is known as the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP. In 2003, NAVFAC developed a design-build website. This website became the primary source for obtaining design-build documents. There was an RFP template for MILCON new construction projects, as well as a small project template. The site standardized documentation for accomplishing design-build for all of NAVFAC resulting in a uniform template and process. In 2009, the original RFP documents were converted to what we now term the “Standard Template”, and nine facility-type Model RFP’s were created from the Standard Template. The Small Project Template has been maintained as one of the three components of the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP collection of documents; to clarify, in 2009 the term “NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP” began to be used as an overall term for the 3 components of the NAVFAC Design-Build documents, these being the Standard Template, the collection of Facility-type Model RFP’s, and the Small Project Template. At the same time NAVFAC began using a document maintenance website to maintain all of these Design-Build RFP documents. Introduction to Design-Build

6 NAVFAC DB Working Group
Creates common business practice across NAVFAC Evaluates new process opportunities Incorporates improvements into standard DB processes Communicates with Industry Conducts training DB Project Teams Identify opportunities for improvement When the Design-Build Master RFP documents were initially released, each NAVFAC component started using the Master with their own unique processes. Although these processes each had their associated benefits, the fact that there were so many ways to execute Design-Build was creating a wide variety of expectations among the NAVFAC staff, the Supported Commands and the Architects, Engineers and Contractors who were trying to do a good job. This lack of consistency was having an effect opposite to what NAVFAC was trying to achieve, and, frankly, the clients, architects, engineers and contractors were getting confused by the lack of consistency and mixed messages. In 2004, the Design-Build Working Group was formed within NAVFAC to develop corporate policy and processes relative to the execution of Design-Build across NAVFAC. The team analyzed all approaches to DB and identified best practices. The team also developed corporate processes and detailed those processes in the BMS. The Working Group was recently reformed and remains actively involved in the improvement of the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP’s, the DB Training Program and Policy Implementation. Introduction to Design-Build

7 Potential Benefits of Design-Build
Integrated Design and Construction Team Encourages Innovation Single Contract Single Source of Responsibility from Design through Construction Time Savings Quicker to obligate project funds Reduces Administrative Burden on NAVFAC personnel Lower Claims Contractor Team can often identify a solution without issuing a claim The primary benefits that can be achieved through the Design-Build delivery method include: Project team collaboration and integration is enhanced by, including the designer and constructor on the same team as well as enabling NAVFAC staff to work collaboratively as part of the overall project design and construction team. This further encourages innovation. A Design-Build approach typically specifies the required performance of many features without being prescriptive. This encourages the Design-Build Contractors to be innovative, and they often bring innovative solutions to the table that are creative and utilize the latest industry approaches. The Design-Build Team is procured under a single contract which is a great benefit to NAVFAC, and also places a single source of responsibility on the Design-Build Contractor from design through construction closeout One inherent benefit to Design-Build is the time savings in overall project delivery; however, it is important to point out that NAVFAC has not always achieved a time savings from Design-Build. One area for time savings is in obligating funds; with Design-Build, the entire project funds for design and construction can be obligated at an earlier point in time, as opposed to Design-Bid-Build when a full design must be completed before the project is released for bids to obligate the construction funds. Design-Build generally reduces the administrative burden on the Government. The Designer of Record and the Contractor’s Design QC Manager serve many of the review and approval roles that NAVFAC performs on Design-Bid-Build projects. Also, Design-Build Contracts have been shown to generate less RFI’s for the Government when compared to Design-Bid-Build projects. Lastly, data shows that Design-Build projects have a lower rate of construction phase claims. This is largely due to the designer and contractor being part of the same team and are thus able to resolve many issues in working together. Introduction to Design-Build

8 When to Use Design-Build – NAVFAC Guidance
Good Candidates for Design-Build Well-developed Scope of Work or Project Program Standard Facility Types, such as Barracks, Dining Halls, etc New Construction Simple Renovations with known existing conditions When Obligation Schedule Demands it Not all projects are appropriate for Design-Build project delivery. The selection between Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build needs to be made based on what is the right acquisition strategy for the specific project. Each of NAVFAC’s Facilities Engineering Commands, or FEC’s, have a strategy for acquisition of projects; the decision on a project’s delivery method is made during planning and the DD1391 funding document development phase. The list here includes the types of projects that are generally good candidates for Design-Build. First, projects with a well-developed scope of work or project program; in other words, a Design-Build RFP must be able to clearly define the required project features for the Design-Build project to be successful Two, standard facility types such as barracks and dining halls which do generally have well developed scopes of works and programs. Three, many new construction projects Four, as well as simple renovations where the existing conditions are known and have been assessed Lastly, sometimes Design-Build must be selected when it is necessary to obligate the funds Introduction to Design-Build

9 When to use Design-Bid-Build
Projects More Appropriate for Design-Bid-Build Complex/unique project program Renovations where existing conditions are not known Historic preservation projects Highly technical facilities such as laboratories/hospitals User needs a prescriptive design Projects that are more appropriate for a Design-Bid-Build project delivery approach include: Complex or unique projects that are not well-developed Renovations where the existing conditions are not known or defined Historic preservation projects Highly technical facilities such as laboratories or hospitals And when the user needs or strongly wants a prescriptive design, these projects are more appropriate for design-bid-build Introduction to Design-Build

10 Design-Build Project Team
DB Contractor’s A-E DOR DB Contractor’s Major Subcontractors Design-Build Prime Contractor DB Contractor’s Major Suppliers The Entire Design-Build Project Team NAVFAC IPT Staff Project Team ACQ / PM / DM End User One of the BIGGEST advantages of Design-Build is the Design-Build team and its’ relationship. In Design-Build processes, all participants, including the Design-Build Contractor and his Designer of Record, sit with NAVFAC at the same table as fully functioning and participating members of the Design-Build Project Team. The relationship among all these parties is collaborative to enhance problem-solving; and partnering among all parties is continuous throughout the project delivery process. The operational model should be shaped like the “round table” shown here, where all parties are able to participate in the project delivery process. In this graphic all parties within the Design-Build team are shown – the Contractor-related parties are outlined in green, the NAVFAC parties are indicated in blue, and the customer or end user parties are outlined in red. NAVFAC Project Technical Team Support Command Project Sponsor NAVFAC FEAD Staff ROICC Introduction to Design-Build

11 NAVFAC Project Team The NAVFAC DB Project Team Project Manager (PM)
Design Manager (DM) Construction Manager (CM) The NAVFAC DB Project Team Contract Specialist (CS) Project Technical Team Now let’s look at the make-up of the NAVFAC project team on a Design-Build project. The project team includes the Project Manager, Design Manager, Construction Manager, Contract Specialist, Project Technical Team, Engineering Technicians, and others as appropriate. The Project Technical Team is comprised of NAVFAC engineers and architects (from all disciplines) who provide technical support for the project. Good communication and cooperation within these NAVFAC project team members, as well as between these team members and the Design-Build Contractor, throughout the lifecycle of the project, is critical to project success. Engineering Technicians (ET) Introduction to Design-Build

12 Business Management System (BMS)
NAVFAC’s Business Management System Documents all NAVFAC processes Web-Based tool accessible on NAVFAC Portal BMS is continually being updated Always a work-in-progress Allows input for continuous improvement Review regularly for updates to processes Suggestions for improvements are encouraged by all users You can find the steps to ensure successful project delivery and much more in NAVFAC’s Business Management System, or “BMS”. Most of you know that BMS is a system that outlines NAVFAC’s business processes and describes the work performed to deliver NAVFAC products and services. It includes associated resources and identifies roles and responsibilities for NAVFAC personnel. The BMS system is web-based and is accessible through the NAVFAC portal. These processes are not accessible to non-NAVFAC personnel. The BMS processes are designed to be continually updated, so, they should be reviewed regularly to determine if any processes have been updated. Suggestions for improvements are encouraged from all users. Introduction to Design-Build

13 Design-Build and BMS BMS Home Page
NAVFAC Employees Access BMS from the NAVFAC Portal Intranet Under “eTools” BMS Home Page Links to all Process Groups Frequently Asked Questions BMS Tutorial & Intro How processes are organized How to submit a CAR This shows the look of the BMS as accessed through the NAVFAC Portal Intranet. Unlike the Design-Build Master RFP that is housed on the public Whole Building Design Guide website, BMS is internal. The Capital Improvement Section of BMS addresses several processes. B1 section of the BMS, titled “Design and Construction”, includes both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build processes. Note that Capital Improvements has a specific page link. The Acquisition Section of BMS that addresses the planning, award and administration of design and construction contracts is in BMS Section S-17. Introduction to Design-Build

14 Design-Build – Processes Covered in BMS Sections
BMS Sections for Processes by Procurement Type: Procurement Method BMS Process Section Standard Design-Build, In-House RFP Development B-1.4.1 Standard Design-Build, A/E RFP Development B-1.4.2 Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) Design-Build B-1.4.3 Sole Source Design-Build B-1.4.4 Small Project Design-Build B-1.4.5 This list shows the sections of the BMS that cover the Design-Build processes. These sections cover NAVFAC personnel’s roles and responsibilities for successful delivery of a Design-Build project, based on each procurement method. Under B-1.4 you would see these processes: B covers Standard Design-Build with In-House RFP Development B covers Standard Design-Build with A/E RFP Development B outlines Multiple Award Construction Contract, or MACC Design-Build (for task orders) B covers processes for Single-Source Negotiated Scope, and B outlines the Small Project Design-Build Decision Process Introduction to Design-Build

15 BMS Process Details Process Details
Outlines “Roles and Responsibilities” Full description of “how to do the work” Links to forms, templates, checklists, laws, policies, regulations, instructions, web sites Here is an example of the detail in BMS : BMS outlines the role and responsibility of a NAVFAC team member, For each NAVFAC team member it describes the effort needed and how they should do the work, The BMS conveniently provides links to resource documents and forms needed to complete the various tasks within the process steps. Some of these links provide cross-functional knowledge, such as to related BMS processes covering financial management and acquisition processes that are specific to Design-Build Cross-functional knowledge via inter-process links e.g., Financial Mgt, Acquisition Introduction to Design-Build

16 Design-Build – Pre-Award Process
BMS Roles and Responsibilities Matrix unique to DB BMS also includes a matrix presentation of the roles and responsibilities of NAVFAC personnel in these processes. NAVFAC personnel, in their project roles as Project Manager, Design Manager, Construction Manager or Engineering Technicians may be shown as “Leading” a task, indicated with an “L”; “Supporting” a Task, indicated with an “S”, or providing “Input”, which is indicated with an “I”. As seen in the matrix here, the project team includes the PM, CM, Contract Specialist (CS), DM, Project Technical Team, Supported Command, and others as appropriate. The Roles and Responsibilities Matrix is provided as a companion to assist in the project delivery process. It should not be used independently of the fully developed processes as outlined in the BMS’s. These processes and associated roles and responsibilities have been developed to ensure successful project delivery and all personnel should be familiar with their expected responsibilities for each process in the Design-Build project approach. Introduction to Design-Build

17 Design-Build – NAVFAC Personnel Roles
Roles and Responsibilities (R&R) Matrix in BMS Defines responsibilities for Government personnel on DB projects Key NAVFAC Personnel Project Manager (PM) – Manages project (scope, cost, and schedule) from design authorization to project closeout. Relinquishes project lead to CM after award Design Manager (DM) – Manages A/E Contract, or in-house project team, for development of RFP and leads the review effort of DB Team’s design Construction Manager (CM) – Leads project beginning at award through close-out These are the general roles of key NAVFAC personnel in the Design-Build project delivery process. The Project Manager, or PM, is the one with overall responsibility for management of the project all the way through closeout, although for some of the project sub-tasks one of the other NAVFAC team positions takes the “Lead” role in support of the PM. The Design Manager, or DM, manages development of the RFP, whether through an in-house team or by an A/E Contract. The DM also coordinates or leads the review effort of the Design-Build Contractor Team’s design. The Construction Manager, or CM, shifts into the “Lead” role in support of the PM beginning at contract award through project close-out. Good communication and cooperation between the PM, DM, CM, and all project team members throughout the lifecycle of the project is critical to a Design-Build project’s success. Introduction to Design-Build

18 Knowledge Check #1 Introduction to Design-Build
Let’s answer a couple of questions on the material we’ve learned so far… Introduction to Design-Build

19 Knowledge Check #1 (True/False) All projects are good candidates for the Design-Build delivery method? False. Several project types are most appropriate for Design-Bid-Build, examples include complex projects, unique projects, and renovation projects where conditions are not known. The BMS Processes can be accessed from which of the following locations? Whole Building Design Guide website NAVFAC Portal NAVFAC Atlantic website NAVFAC Pacific website Question number 1: True or False: All projects are good candidates for the Design-Build delivery method? The answer is “False. Not all projects are good candidates for Design-Build. Several project types are most appropriate for Design-Bid-Build, examples include complex projects, unique projects, and renovation projects where conditions are not known. Question number 2: The NAVFAC Business Management System processes can be accessed from which of the following locations. “a”, the Whole Building Design Guide website, “b”, the NAVFAC Portal, “c”, the NAVFAC Atlantic website, or “d”, the NAVFAC Pacific website The answer is “b”, NAVFAC employees access BMS from the NAVFAC Portal Intranet Introduction to Design-Build

20 Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build
Design- Build (DB) Process Develop DB RFP Solicitation and Contract Award Construction Charette Design Performance Requirements Consider Project: Complexity, Critical Need Date, Location Design-Bid- Build (DBB) Process In comparing Design-Build versus Design-Bid-Build contracting and design sequence, this diagram illustrates the difference in the contents of the documentation phases. First, the selection is made at the NAVFAC component when developing the DD1391 on whether to execute using DB or DBB. In each case and AE is contracted, in DB the AE develops the DB RFP. A charrette is held and requirements are developed for the RFP, with a focus on performance requirements. In DBB the AE develops full plans and specifications. A charrette is also held. The final documents include full prescriptive design requirements in the form of plans and specifications. Solicitation and award for a construction contractor follow in each case. For DB the construction contract includes design services. For DBB this is a construction contract and PCAS is provided under the separate AE contract. Develop Full Plans & Specs. Solicitation and Contract Award Construction Charette Prescriptive Requirements ACQ Strategy Design and Construction Introduction to Design-Build

21 Layout of the RFP Package
These are the 6 Parts that make-up the NAVFAC Design Build RFP Package. Part 1 “Proposal Forms & Documents”, Part 2 “General Requirements”, Part 3 “Project Program”,Part 4 “Performance Technical Specifications (PTS)”, Part 5 “Prescriptive Specifications, and Part 6 “Attachments”. Part 1 is prepared by the Contract Specialist using the SPS system and Parts 2-6 are prepared by the Technical Team. Introduction to Design-Build

22 NAVFAC Design-Build RFP Parts
Section Title Description/Content 1 Contract Requirements Division 00 Proposal Forms and General Contractual Terms 2 General Requirements Division 01 documents 3 Project Program Outlines the project scope parameters 4 Performance Technical Specifications (PTS) Minimum standards for the quality and performance of materials/systems 5 Prescriptive Specifications Edited UFGS’s to ensure quality or performance of critical project features 6 Attachments Supplementary Information (Surveys, Studies, Soils Reports, etc) Now, more information on the content of the 6 parts. Part 1 is the “Contracting Requirements”, which includes the Proposal Forms and other submittal documents which are prepared by the Contracting Officer. Part 2 is the “General Requirements”, which is where you will find the “Division 1” documents that address the administrative, safety, design and construction process, and project closeout instructions for the project. Part 3 is termed as the “Project Program”, which is the functional information that says, “This is what the Navy wants to receive when the project is completed.” It doesn’t tell the DB Contractor “how” to get there, … , just what is required to be provided to the end user. Part 4 includes Performance Technical Specifications which describe the quality level and the standards that must be followed in order to achieve the quality level required. Part 5 is where any necessary Prescriptive Specifications should be included in the RFP. This section should be utilized sparingly and judiciously so that the exact solution is not dictated, except where it is deemed appropriate due to the specific “Navy” or “Marine Corps” requirements which may not be typically designed or constructed off Naval or Marine Corps Activities. Unedited versions of these documents are found on the UFGS page of the Whole Building Design Guide website. Part 6 is where you put the related information that supports the project, such as surveys, studies, soils reports, environmental documentation, as-builts, etc. Care must be taken to ensure that Part 6 is not used as a place to put information which cannot be included in Parts 3, 4 or 5, but would make the RFP more prescriptive. Using Part 6 for this latter purpose circumvents the entire reason for having 6 Parts and is counterproductive to the DB Process. Introduction to Design-Build

23 NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP
NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP consists of the RFP documents created by NAVFAC for DB projects Design-Build Master RFP documents consist of Standard RFP Template 9 Facility-Type “Model RFP” Templates Small Project Template The NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP is the full collection of RFP documents created by NAVFAC for Design-Build projects. The NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP consists of 3 primary components to choose from, including the Standard RFP Template, the 9 Model RFP’s and the Small Project Template: The Standard Template is a complete RFP that is not customized for any specific building type. There are also 9 Model RFP’s – These are customized documents that are to be utilized for nine common building types. The Small Project Template is generally appropriate for small and less complex projects, and the website has resources for determining if the Small Project Template is appropriate for your project. There is also a separate training module that covers the Small Project Template in detail, as far as which projects it is appropriate for, as well as the differences in the Small Project Template and the Standard RFP Template. Introduction to Design-Build

24 Facility-Type Model RFP’s
Armories Child Development Centers Dining Facilities Entry Control Facilities Fire Stations Fitness Centers Hangars Marine Corps BEQ’s Market Style BEQ’s As mentioned previously, there are Model RFP Templates – These are documents that have been customized to be used for nine common building types. These building types are: Armories Child Development Centers Dining Facilities Entry Control Facilities Fire Stations Fitness Centers Hangars Marine Corps BEQ’s Market Style BEQ’s These Model RFP templates have been customized to include features that are common to these repetitive facility types. Using these templates for any of these project types should help to save time and effort in developing the RFP documents. However, if you are working on a project with multiple facility types included, it is recommended to start with the standard RFP and only use the model RFPs as a reference. Introduction to Design-Build

25 DBB vs DB Document Comparaison
Design-Bid-Build Documents Design and Construction Requirements/ Standards included in Plans and Specs Owners requirements, Site requirements, codes, Commercial Standards and Government Design Standards (UFCs) are interpreted by the designer and included in the Government Design. 1. Contractual requirements (Specs, Division 00) 2. General Requirements (Specs, Division 01) 3. Owners requirements (Drawings and Specs) 4. Materials/ Systems Requirements (UFGS Specs) 5. UFC Requirements (Drawings and Specs) 6. Existing Conditions (Drawings) Design/Construction Requirements Stated Design-Build RFP: 1. Contractual requirements – Part 1 2. General Requirements – Part 2 3. Owners requirements – Part 3 4. Materials/ Systems Requirements – Part 4 & 5 5. Existing Conditions – Part 6 Owners requirements, site requirements are stated in the RFP and codes, Commercial Standards, and Government Design Standards (UFCs) are referenced in the RFP. Let’s look at a comparison of the information included in design-bid-build documents vs. a Design-Build RFP. In Design-Bid-Build there is a separate contract to develop the design and the construction documents. In this case, the designer looks at all the Owners requirements and the Codes, Standards, and UFCs and converts these requirements into contract documents. Therefore, in Design-Bid-Build the contract documents only control the BUILD portion of the contract. However, in Design-Build more than just the BUILD is controlled, both the DESIGN and the BUILD are controlled. Now giving the contractor design requirements is just as important as giving him materials and systems requirements In Design-Build many times a design is not included in the RFP, so the RFP must give the contractor all of the Owner’s requirements, Codes, Standards, and UFCs that HIS design must comply with. The major tool for defining design requirements is the UFC. There are several different types of UFCs, they are: Policy Discipline Specific Facility Specific Multi-Discipline, and Procedural One of the main takeaways here is that in Design-Bid-Build the UFC criteria requirements are built into the design; whereas, in Design-Build the RFP references the UFC’s and these criteria requirements must be built into the DB Contractor’s design post-award. Let’s expand the design requirements portion of this slide to discuss these UFCs more. Design Standards Referenced Policy UFC, Commercial Code & Standards 2. Discipline Specific UFC 3 Facility Specific UFC 4. Multi-Discipline UFC 5. Procedure UFC Introduction to Design-Build

26 NAVFAC Design-Build Documents/Terms
Phrase Document Content Location UFC Unified Facilities Criteria Design requirements for Architects/Engineers WBDG website UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specification Prescriptive Guide Specifications; may be included in Part 5 of RFP, and also are required to be edited and provided by D-B Team Prescriptive specs on WBDG website; RFP Part 2, Division 01 Sections on DB Master RFP website ESR Engineering System Requirements Outlines the project scope parameters; part of Project Program in Part 3 of RFP DB Master RFP website PTS Performance Technical Specifications Set a minimum standard for the quality and performance of materials/systems; PTS’s are in Part 4 of the RFP The main Design-Build Documents are the UFC, the UFGS, the ESR, and the PTS. UFC stands for Unified Facilities Criteria. These documents provide design requirements to architects and engineers and apply to both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. The majority of the UFC’s are unified criteria that apply to all DOD Components. These UFCs are resident on the UFC Webpage of the Whole Building Design Guide Website. UFGS stands for Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. Most of you recognize this acronym – these are the Prescriptive Guide Specifications that have been used for years in Design-Bid-Build. UFGS’s are utilized in Part 5 of the RFP in areas where prescriptive information is needed. Also, the Design-Build Contractor is required to edit and submit UFGS’s to show the intention for materials and systems to be used in the project. The UFGS sections are located on the Whole Building Design Guide Website. It is important to note that the Division 01 sections for Design-Build that are included in Part 2 of a Design-Build RFP are located on the NAVFAC DB Master RFP website. ESR stands for Engineering System Requirements. ESR’s identify the Engineering Choices in the Basis of Design Information; another way to look at the ESR is that they outline the scope parameters for the project The ESRs are part of the Project Program in Part 3 of the RFP The ESR sections are located on the NAVFAC DB Master RFP website PTS stands for Performance Technical Specifications. The PTS outline the Quality and Performance of the Materials and Systems These PTS requirements set a minimum standard for the materials and systems. So you make your engineering material and systems choice in the ESRs and describe the minimum quality requirements of those materials and systems in the PTS. In most cases the PTS sections are a blending of performance and prescriptive requirements. The PTS’s are included in Part 4 of the RFP, and are located on the NAVFAC DB Master RFP website for download Introduction to Design-Build

27 Design Criteria (UFC) Design-Bid-Build Documents Design-Build RFP:
UFC Design Criteria prescriptive requirements included in Drawing and Specifications. Government Design Standards (UFCs) are interpreted by the designer and included in the Government Design. Design-Build RFP: UFC Design Criteria Referenced Policy UFC, Commercial Code & Standards 2. Discipline Specific UFC 3 Facility Specific UFC 4. Multi-Discipline UFC 5. Procedure UFC Government Design Standards (UFCs) are referenced in the RFP. The major tool for defining design requirements is the UFC. There are several different types of UFCs, they are: Policy Discipline Specific Facility Specific Multi-Discipline, and Procedural One of the main takeaways here is that in Design-Bid-Build the UFC criteria requirements are built into the design; whereas, in Design-Build the RFP references the UFC’s and these criteria requirements must be built into the DB Contractor’s design post-award. Let’s expand the design requirements portion of this slide to discuss these UFCs more. Introduction to Design-Build

28 Design Criteria (UFC), Example
Design Requirement Documents Parking Lot Design Example RFP PART 3, Project Program Program states how many cars need to be parked. PART 6, Attachments………………….Gives the soil conditions in Soils Report Policy UFC Commercial Codes and Standards UFC / IBC Minimum code requirements 3. Discipline Specific UFC UFC – Civil …………………Minimum design slope and size of parking lot, UFAS UFC – Landscape Arch….Low impact development materials UFC – Geotechnical……...Pavement thickness design UFC – Electrical Minimum parking lot lighting cross-referenced UFC N – Environmental…….Permit requirements Facility Specific UFC………… Function of the parking lot and building Fire Station, Admin, BEQ, 5. Multi-Discipline UFC UFC ATFP…………………..Setback distances and parking lot location on site 6. Procedure FC FC N, Design Procedures ..Site Layout Plan requirements and design deliverables This slide exhibits an example of the design requirements that are involved in a simple parking lot design. Please note the number of UFCs that may be used to develop the design for a Design-Build project. You can see from the types of information these UFCs provide, They are all important! The foundational UFC is the which employs the International Building Code (IBC). THIS UFC MUST BE REFERENCED ON EVERY PROJECT. The other UFCs affect the design decisions and establish NAVFAC common practice. The Navy-specific Design Procedure FC N provides design document requirements and also centralizes the design submittal requirements. Introduction to Design-Build

29 Small Project Design Guidance
Category of Work Typical Contract Value Use Small Project Process Small Project DB Process Suitable for: I Any No --- II > $4M No* $750K - $4M Probably (if project meets listed suitability & requirements for SPDB) Low-complexity, limited construction trade projects requiring routine designs with limited plans & specifications. Routine construction practices with low schedule risk. Typical types of projects include: Single-design or limited design discipline projects such as roof replacements, HVAC replacements, small pump houses, utility enclosures < $750K Yes Non-complex III Category III work requires no design and is not Design-Build IV Category IV work requires no engineering or design and is not Design-Build As mentioned earlier, the Small Project Process and RFP Template is not appropriate for all projects. This table shows the Decision Guidance for use of the Small Project Design-Build Process (SPDB). Definitions of the Categories of Work (the first column heading) are contained within Engineering & Construction Bulletin (ECB) and the NAVFAC Business Management System section B Category II projects are typically suitable for use of Small Project Design-Build and these include Single-design discipline projects such as roof replacements, HVAC replacements, small pump houses, utility enclosures and other similar projects. *It is important to note that Small Project Design-Build may be suitable for projects that exceed $4 Million, by exception, when the work is straight-forward, and single trade, such as roadwork and roofing. The Small Project DB Process utilizes the Small Project Template which is a simplified RFP version. There is a separate training module dedicated to the characteristics and use of the Small Project RFP Template. Introduction to Design-Build

30 Design-Build Criteria Requirements
FC N, Navy and Marine Corps Design Procedures, covers design requirements for Design-Build projects Chapter 11 outlines the processes for preparation of a Design-Build Request for Proposal (RFP) This Chapter also outlines locations of DB design and construction submittal requirements within an RFP, as well as UFC’s and UFGS’s Chapter 12 outlines the requirements for submitting electronic versions of design deliverables Design deliverables must meet requirements of both this FC and Part 2 Section , Design Submittal Procedures, that is included in the DB RFP Deliverables must include electronic signatures As mentioned earlier, FC N, is the Navy and Marine Corps procedural criteria document that covers design requirements for both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. Within Chapter 11 of this FC document, the processes for preparation of Design-Build RFP’s are covered. This Chapter also outlines the locations for Design-Build submittal requirements within an RFP as well as within UFC’s and UFGS’s. Chapter 12 of this FC includes the requirements for electronic versions of any design deliverables. It is important to note that design deliverables must meet requirements of both this FC as well as RFP Part 2 Section , titled “Design Submittal Procedures”. Design deliverables must also include electronic signatures when issuing the Final deliverable. Introduction to Design-Build

31 Knowledge Check #2 Introduction to Design-Build
Let’s answer a few more questions on the material we’ve learned so far… Introduction to Design-Build

32 Knowledge Check #2 (True/False) With some customization, the Small Project Template can be used for most any project. False. The Small Project Template is only intended to be used for small and less complex projects. (True/False) The Navy-only FC N, Navy and Marine Corps Design Procedures, only covers Design-Bid-Build projects. False. This procedural criteria document covers design requirements for both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. Question number 1: True or False, With some customization, the Small Project Template can be used for most any project. The answer is “False”. The Small Project Template is only intended to be used for small and less complex projects. Question number 2, True or False: The Navy-only FC N, Navy and Marine Corps Design Procedures, only covers Design-Bid-Build projects? The answer is “False”. This procedural criteria document covers design requirements for both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects. It is important to remember, however, that on Design-Build projects the designs must meet the requirements of both this FC N as well as those design requirements dictated in the RFP Part 2 Sections, especially Section , titled “Design Submittal Procedures”. Introduction to Design-Build

33 Design-Build – Post Award Process
BMS Post-Award Sections: Post Award Topic BMS Process Section Post Award Design Management B Schedule for DB Management B Design-Build Quality Management B Design-Build Technical Submittals B This table shows the Post-award topics and the sub-sections of BMS section B that cover these processes specifically for Design-Build. These sections cover NAVFAC personnel’s roles and responsibilities during the design phase, construction phase and all aspects for successful delivery of a Design-Build project. Introduction to Design-Build

34 Design-Build – Post-Award Process
Roles and Responsibilities Key NAVFAC Personnel – Post-Award Construction Manager (CM) –Responsible for the management of the Design Build (DB) Construction Contract from contract award to contract closeout. Project Manager (PM) –Responsible for management of the Project (scope, cost, and schedule) from design authorization to Project closeout. Support CM in management of construction contract. Design Manager – Design Manager (DM) – Responsible for management of the design. Providing design quality assurance. Engineering Technician – Provides quality assurance during construction. See BMS B for Post-Award Processes This list shows the general roles of key NAVFAC personnel in the post-award phase. As you can see, the roles of the CM and the PM shift after the Contract award to the DB Contractor. While the PM is still the one with overall responsibility for the project all the way through closeout, at project award, the CM shifts into the “Lead” role in support of the PM. The post award design management is led by the Design Manager in support of the CM. Good communication and cooperation between the PM, DM, CM, and all project team members throughout the lifecycle of the project is critical to a Design-Build project’s success. The BMS sub-sections within section B-1.4.6, as listed on the prior slide, cover these post-award processes in great detail. Introduction to Design-Build

35 Design-Build - Post Award Process
BMS Roles and Responsibilities Matrix unique to DB Similar to the Roles and Responsibilities Matrix for Pre-Award Processes, the matrix for BMS B covers the roles and responsibilities of NAVFAC personnel in the Post-award processes that are outlined. As a reminder, these processes and associated roles and responsibilities have been developed to ensure successful project delivery and all NAVFAC personnel should be familiar with their expected responsibilities for each process in the Design-Build project approach. Introduction to Design-Build

36 Post Award – Meetings Defined within Part 2 Section 01 31 19.05 20
Contract Turnover Meeting Post Award Kick Off Meeting (PAK) Design QA Meetings After each design submittal Preconstruction Reoccurring Meetings Quality Control and Production Meetings Safety Meetings eOMSI Meetings Sustainability Documentation Progress Meetings Facility turnover planning meetings (NAVFAC Red Zone ) Post Award Meetings are defined in RFP Part 2 Section This section allows the construction and design meetings to be combined. The first meeting is the Post Award Kick-off Meeting, called the “PAK”, which is made up of Contract Administration, Concept Design Presentation/Design Development or Concept Design Workshop (CDW), Partnering, and Scheduling. If mutually beneficial to the Contractor and the Government, these four elements may be addressed in a single multi-day meeting but most often multiple scheduled meetings are required. It is important to schedule a separate meeting or a separate day of the multi-day PAK, to accomplish the Design Presentation/Design Development Meeting or Concept Design Workshop (CDW). A sample PAK meeting agenda is available in BMS. After the PAK Meeting there are the Design QA Review and Preconstruction Meetings. The Contractor is to meet with the government after each Design Submittal. Introduction to Design-Build

37 Contract Turnover Meeting
Post Award – Meetings Contract Turnover Meeting Held immediately after contract award and before the PAK meeting. Pre-to post award project transition is an important part of the overall project kickoff. PM and CM establish a working relationship and a mutual understanding of the project scope. Serves as a transition for the Contracting Officers. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is heavily involved during the proposal evaluation process and up to contract award. Upon award of the contract, contracting authority shifts to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) who leads the contract administration of the project throughout the construction phase. PM sets up meeting and provides contract documents Upon conclusion of the turnover meeting, CM takes the lead to set up the PAK meeting. The Contract Turnover Meeting is held immediately after contract award -- before the PAK meeting. This is an important part of the overall project kickoff. At this meeting the PM and CM establish a working relationship and develop a mutual understanding of the project scope. At this transition the contracting authority shifts from the PCO to the ACO. The PM sets up the meeting and provides the contract documents. After the meeting, the CM takes the lead to set up the PAK meeting. More details in BMS B Introduction to Design-Build

38 Post Award Process - Meetings
Post Award Kickoff (PAK) Meeting First Meeting after award - NAVFAC CM Leads with assistance by DM The following items are discussed: • Contract administration; • Design development and presentation; • Partnering • Scheduling Attendees: NAVFAC: CM, ET, Acquisition, DM, PM, Supported Command (client). Contractor: Project Manager, Design Staff, Superintendent, Quality Control, Scheduler Purpose/Objective: Opportunity to meet and establish points of contact between Government and Contractor Teams Discuss and achieve consensus on Contractor’s technical proposal and conceptual design Discuss project schedule with emphasis on design submittal packages and review periods The PAK meeting is the first meeting after award, and is led by the NAVFAC CM with assistance from the DM. If the project RFP allows fast-tracking on the project, then the PAK meeting will need to include agreeing upon the number of critical path (or fast track) design submittal packages while the PAK will also serve to obtain an acceptable concept design. It is also important to establish the final project design schedule, design submittal packaging, preliminary construction schedule, and validate the project can be completed within the construction award amount; it is important to emphasize that the project RFP will specify the required design submittals, and this is not a decision that occurs at the PAK meeting. A final design schedule and preliminary construction schedule needs to be submitted prior to the PAK. Introduction to Design-Build

39 Post Award Process - Meetings
Concept Design Workshop (CDW) Required for large DB projects Contractor furnishes a qualified facilitator to lead the workshop and provide a CDW report at the conclusion Attendees: Contractor: PM, Scheduler, Cost Estimator, DOR and design staff, Superintendent, construction QC Mgr, Design QC Mgr NAVFAC: PM, Design Manager and staff, Construction Manager, Supported Command (client) Purpose/Objective: Government and Contractor teams validate the design meets the program and design intent Workshop duration (4-5 days) If all of the concept design is completed post award, there is the option for a “Concept Design Workshop” (CDW). This is similar to a FACD or Design Charrette pre-award. During the Concept Design Workshop, this effort will examine project functions and requirements, quality and life safety costs, analyze alternate design concepts, expose and resolve project issues, and develop the final conceptual design.” It is important to note that the purpose or objective of the CDW is to validate the project requirements; it is not an opportunity to completely change the design submitted as part of the contractor’s proposal. The purpose of a CDW is to validate the design meets the program and design intent. The typical duration of a CDW is 4 to 5 days. Introduction to Design-Build

40 Post Award Process - Schedules
Defined within Part 2 Section , Network Analysis Schedules (NAS) Two baseline schedules required for DB Design Baseline Schedule Approval required before payment for any design effort Includes detailed design activities Includes only general approach for construction Construction Baseline Schedule Submitted after design is accepted and prior to start of construction Include detailed procurement and construction activities RFP Part 2 Section defines the Schedules required for a NAVFAC Design-Build project. There are 2 schedules required, including a design baseline schedule and a construction baseline schedule. The design baseline schedule should be developed before the PAK meeting and must be approved by the Government before payment for any design efforts are allowed. The design baseline includes detailed design activities and only a general summarized schedule for the construction phases of the project. If the project is being fast-tracked, the design baseline schedule should include fast-tracked design construction phases, including the proposed critical path design submittals within each phase of the project. The construction baseline schedule is developed as the design progresses, with detailed construction activities. The schedule is then submitted after the design is accepted, and the schedule must be accepted by the Government prior to the start of construction. The construction schedule will include detailed procurement and construction activities. Separate procurement activities should be provided for critical items and long lead items. The RFP Part 2 Section provides additional details for the requirements of these 2 baseline schedules. Introduction to Design-Build

41 Post Award Process – Quality Control
Design and Construction Quality Control – Defined within Part 2 Section , Design and Construction Quality Control Design Quality Control Manager (DQC Manager) Must be employed by DOR; subordinate to QC Manager Complete USACE CQM for Contractor’s Course Prepares weekly DQC reports for work performed Responsible for certifying design compliance with contract Validates and coordinates testing and training requirements The design and construction quality control requirements for NAVFAC Design-Build projects are defined in RFP Part 2 Section , titled “Design and Construction Quality Control”. This Part 2 section identifies the Design Quality Control Manager as part of the QC Organization. The Design Quality Control Manager must be employed by the Designer of Record and is subordinate to the overall QC Manager. To serve in this role, the DQC Manager must complete the Corps’ of Engineers’ course on “Construction Quality Management for Contractors”. The DQCM prepares weekly Design Quality Control reports and must ensure that the design is in compliance with the RFP. Also, the DQCM validates and coordinates testing and Government training requirements for systems identified in the eOMSI manual. Introduction to Design-Build

42 Post Award Process – Quality Control
Design and Construction Quality Control (cont’d) Design and Construction Quality Control Plans (DQC and CQC Plans) Communication plans Procedures for ensuring compliance with FC N Process for cross checking of all engineering discipline’s designs List of design and construction subcontractors RFP Part 2 Section also defines the requirements of the Design and Construction QC Plan. This QC plan includes: Communication plans for design and construction phases Procedures for ensuring the design documents comply with FC N Procedures for coordination and cross checking of all architecture and engineering discipline designs, and Identification of, and contact information for, all design and construction subcontractors It is important to remember that no construction work is to proceed if it is deemed, through procedures followed in this QC plan, to be not in accordance with the accepted final design documents. Introduction to Design-Build

43 Post Award Process - Design Deliverables
Defined within FC N and Section Consolidated RFP Prepared by contractor within 4 weeks after award Incorporates amendments included in contract award and contractor’s proposal; changes indicated by “Red Lines” Design Submittals Basis of Design Concept Design Design Drawings (packages) Progress (35%, 65%) Pre Final (100%) Final Specifications Design deliverables for a NAVFAC Design-Build project are spelled out in Part 2 Section , titled “Design Submittal Procedures” with references to FC N, Navy and Marine Corps Design Procedures. The first design submittal, typically due 4 weeks after award, is the “Consolidated RFP”. This submittal consolidates the Contractor’s proposal with all RFP amendments and revisions that are contained in the contract award. The changes are annotated using “red-lining” or the “track changes” feature to highlight these pre-award modifications to the contract. Documents developed include Basis of Design, Concept Design, Drawing submittal packages, and specifications. The RFP Part 2 will dictate what design submittals are required, and the FC document identifies what is required within each of these submittals, by discipline. Introduction to Design-Build

44 Post Award Process – BIM Requirements
Defined within Part 2 Section , Design Submittal Procedures, and FC N Building Information Modeling (BIM) required on New construction greater than or equal to $1 Million Major renovation exceeding 50% of Plant Replacement Value or greater than or equal to $3 Million BIM Submittals include: BIM Execution Plan Design Model Visual Review Report Clash Detection Report Record Model (with Record Documents) The BIM submittal requirements are defined in RFP Part 2 Section , titled “Design Submittal Procedures” and FC N. Building Information Modeling is required to be used on Design-Build projects when: The project is new construction with value greater than or equal to $1 Million, and Major renovation projects that exceed 50% of Plant Replacement Value or with project value greater than or equal to $3 Million. The BIM submittal requirements include: A BIM Execution Plan Design Model Visual Review Report Clash Detection Report, and The Record Model The RFP Part 2 Section and the FC document include detailed information for the requirements of these plans, reports and models. Introduction to Design-Build

45 Post-Award Process – Design & Review
Defined within Part 2 Section Specifies design submittal requirements and review periods Specification is tailored by RFP Developer for specific project Design submittal requirements and review periods should be discussed during PAK meeting A review period is allowed for each submittal unless “over the shoulder” reviews are included in Contract DM leads government design review effort and coordinates discipline reviews ProjNet commonly used for comment management Design submittal requirements and government review periods are specified in Part 2 under Section This specification is tailored specifically for the project by the RFP Developer. The RFP developer specifies the required design submittals and lists the number of days that the contractor must allow for Government review; typically, a review period, such as 21 days, is allowed for each submittal package unless “over the shoulder” review options are included in the Contract. After award, during the PAK meeting, the design manager should discuss the design submittal and review process with the contractor to ensure a mutual understanding of the requirements concerning this important phase of the project. The government design manager will lead the design review effort by coordinating discipline reviews and ensuring both government and contractor personnel have access to ProjNet as necessary to appropriately manage all comments. Introduction to Design-Build

46 Design & Review Process (cont’d)
Design and review must be performed in a timely manner according to specifications NAVFAC reviews in DB are in a “Quality Assurance” role and not “Quality Control” role as in DBB Adhere to design and review periods specified in RFP Contractor’s baseline schedule should show design requirements and review periods CM monitors design and review process to ensure timeliness according to specifications Delays during design phase must be addressed by the CM prior to construction It is important for the success of a Design-Build project that the design and review process be performed in a timely manner. Keep in mind that NAVFAC’s role in Design-Build is for Quality Assurance, and the reviews should not be as extensive as performed for a Design-Bid-Build project when NAVFAC is serving in a Quality Control role. The contractor must adhere to their baseline schedule for design and likewise the Government should conduct their design reviews within the specified timeframe. The contractor’s baseline schedule should list the required design submittals and also include the required Government review periods for each design submittal as specified in the RFP. The CM should monitor progress during the design and review process and use the contractor’s baseline schedule to determine if milestones are being met. Any delays occurring during the design phase, whether they are the responsibility of the Government or the Contractor, will have to be addressed by the CM prior to start of construction. Introduction to Design-Build

47 Design & Review Process (cont’d)
Deviations from the RFP requirements often occur during the design phase for various reasons including: Requirement/Criteria changes Information missing from RFP Customer request Potential changes discovered during the design phase must be validated and, if required, a change order issued prior to start of construction Change order must address time extension Deviation from the RFP requirements should be avoided if possible because any deviation will require a contract modification, which could possibly delay the project. Sometimes changes can’t be avoided for various reasons. Some of the most common reasons for modifications during the design phase include: Changes in requirements or criteria The RFP is found to be missing information or Customer requests a change Any potential change must be validated by the Construction Manager and, if required, the modification process initiated as soon as possible. The change order must address whether or not a time extension is warranted. It is important to remember that any and all customer-requested changes require additional paperwork. Introduction to Design-Build

48 Post Award Process – Design Change and Variation
Defined within RFP Part 2 Section Design Change Design is revised from what was reviewed by the Government during any phase of design process, prior to Final design approval Requires Government approval Variation Any portion of the design that differs from the requirements of the solicitation, accepted proposal, or final design, after Government approval of the Final design Only variations that are advantageous will be considered by Govt Contractors will not receive compensation for any unauthorized design changes or variations which have been included in the Government approved final design Design changes and variations are defined in RFP Part 2 Section , titled “Design Submittal Procedures”. A design change is when the design is revised from what was reviewed by the Government during any phase of the design process, prior to Government approval of the Final Design. A variation is any portion of the design that differs from the requirements of the solicitation, accepted proposal, or final design after Government approval of the Final Design. Both design changes and variations require Government approval; and only variations that are advantageous to the Government will be considered. The Contractor must immediately notify the Government of all potential design changes and variations by submitting a Request for Information, or “RFI”, to the Contracting Officer. It is important to note that any design changes or variations that the Contractor asserts will require a contract modification to adjust the cost or schedule are not allowed to be incorporated in the design without prior documented approval from the Contracting Officer. Contractors will not receive compensation for any unauthorized design changes or variations which have been included in the Government approved Final Design. Introduction to Design-Build

49 Is contractor entitled to a mod?
Post Award Process – Design Change and Variation Is contractor entitled to a mod? During design development, client requests 25 additional parking spaces. Maybe! Windows arrive on-site and rough openings don’t match window size? Contractor needs to rework openings… or order new windows. No! Contractor coordination error Insulated steam line to be demolished and Contractor suspects asbestos insulation. No mention of asbestos contained in RFP. Contractor performs test- shows no asbestos… and requests reimbursement for test. Depends on RFP language covering site investigation During mechanical commissioning TABS contractor cannot balance airflow. Further investigation reveals ductwork undersized and replacement is required. No; design error Contractor included a standing seam metal roof in his accepted proposal. During design the Contractor wants to change to asphalt shingles, which still meets the requirements of the RFP. Maybe - What are your choices? Now let’s test your knowledge a little about whether the contractor is entitled to a mod in the following circumstances: First, during design development, client requests 25 additional parking spaces… Maybe! - It depends on whether the RFP specified the number of parking spaces. If it did, then it requires a modification. Number two, windows arrive on-site and rough openings don’t match window size? Contractor needs to rework openings… or order new windows. Is contractor entitled to a mod? No; Contractor coordination error - this is not a modification. The Contractor has to provide rough openings and windows that work in accordance with the approved design, so it's the Contractor’s responsibility. Three, insulated steam line to be demolished and Contractor suspects asbestos insulation. No mention of asbestos contained in RFP. Contractor performs test- shows no asbestos… and requests reimbursement for test. Is contractor entitled to a mod? This depends on RFP language covering site investigation. - No modification is necessary in this example. If asbestos would've been present in the insulation, the Government would be required to reimburse the Contractor not only for the abatement of the asbestos, but for the testing as well. Four, during mechanical commissioning TABS contractor cannot balance airflow. Further investigation reveals ductwork undersized and replacement is required. Is contractor entitled to a mod? No; this is a design error. This also is not a modification. This is a design error and the Contractor needs to correct it. Five, the contractor included a standing seam metal roof in his accepted proposal. During design the Contractor wants to change to asphalt shingles, which still meets the requirements of the RFP. Is a mod required? In this case, your choices are to direct the Contractor to install a standing seam metal roof or request a change to modify the contract to change the requirements back to a shingled roof. If Government and Client agree to roof change, a deductive mod is appropriate. If Government and Client want metal roof, no change appropriate…the accepted proposal is part of the contract. The Government must be timely with its response.

50 Post Award Process – Construction Submittals
Defined within Part 2 Section , Construction Submittal Procedures Govt approves only submittals identified Must identify critical submittals requiring Govt approval Electrical has a recommended list for approval (9 items) HVAC has sections with items requiring Government approval If not approved by Govt, recommend surveillance copies Govt approval requirements for Environmental submittals Contractor is responsible to ensure coordination with DOR, and approvals from DOR and Government As outlined in RFP Part 2 Section titled “Construction Submittal Procedures”, all construction submittals are approved by the Design-Build Contractor’s Designer of Record or the Contractor’s QC specialist unless they are specifically identified in this section. If the submittals for Government approval are NOT identified in this section, the Govt does not approve it. Thus, when editing this Section, the RFP Developer must identify any critical systems and materials the government wants to review and approve. Electrical has a list (currently 9 items) recommending Govt review and approval. HVAC also has a list of 2 UFGS sections recommending Govt review and approval of all submittals within those sections. If there are submittals indicated in a UFGS, but they are not marked for Government approval, then it is recommended that the Government receive surveillance copies; these surveillance copies should be received prior to the Contractor starting work. It should be noted that there are Government approval requirements for Environmental-related submittals. Under Procedures for Submittals, Contractor is responsible to ensure coordination with Designer of Record, approval from the DOR as well as the Government. Introduction to Design-Build

51 Post-Award – DD Form 1354 DD Form 1354 documents acceptance of construction Government Real Property Accounting Officer (RPAO) provides Initial Draft DD Form 1354 filled in with Real Property Unique Identifiers (RPUID) and related construction Category Codes Draft and Interim DD1354 Contractor’s DOR provides quantities and costs on draft and interim DD1354 in accordance with UFC Draft DD1354 is submitted to government as part of Basis of Design submittal Interim DD1354 is submitted to Government 30 days prior to Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD) See Part 2 Spec Design Submittal Procedures for requirements. The DD Form 1354 is a form used by the Department of Defense to document acceptance of new construction, demolition or capital improvements to existing facilities. UFC describes how the DD Form 1354 is used a part of a real property business process and also defines the roles and responsibilities in the DD Form 1354 process. For Design-Build projects, the contractor’s Designer of Record is responsible for providing quantities and costs for the Draft DD Form 1354 in accordance with UFC The government RPAO will provide on the interim draft DD1354 form the individual real property assets broken out by construction categories. Quantities for each asset must also be listed. The completed draft DD1354 is then submitted to the Government as part of the formal Basis of Design submittal. During construction the prime contractor is required to enter the cost breakdown for each individual asset listed on the DD The DD1354 with the cost breakouts listed is referred to as the Interim DD1354 and must be forwarded to the Government as a formal submittal approximately 30 days prior to the planned Beneficial Occupancy Date. Introduction to Design-Build

52 Ways to Ensure Successful Design-Build
Top 10 Ways to Ensure a Successful DB Project 1) Ensure project is appropriate for DB delivery method 2) Ensure Technically Sound and Well-Coordinated RFPs Customer requirements must be adequately captured Helps avoid design changes and cost and schedule growth 3) Prime Contractor must effectively manage A/E’s effort Design effort must achieve schedule, and allow adequate time for construction 4) Ensure design is compliant with UFC requirements 5) Government and Contractor must adequately manage design comments and back checks 6) Government design review must be timely, especially when “Fast Tracking” is used Based on lessons learned from years of performing Design-Build projects, the following are ways to ensure success on a DB project. These are in no particular order: First, The project must also be appropriate for the Design-Build delivery method. Information at the beginning of this module outlines project types that are good candidates for Design-Build, as well as those that are more appropriate for design-bid-build. Next, one of the primary ways to ensure success in Design-Build is to create a well-coordinated RFP document. Customer requirements should be adequately captured and incorporated into the RFP; this will help avoid design changes and minimize cost and schedule growth. Next, the Prime Contractor needs to effectively manage their Designer of Record’s efforts. While NAVFAC doesn’t have direct control over the A/E, this point can be emphasized during early meetings to ensure coordination within the DB Team and achieve their design schedule. The design must be in compliance with the UFC requirements. This will ensure the resulting facility meets the Navy’s expectations and design requirements. Next, the design review and revision incorporation process can lead to problems; thus, the review comment process needs to be managed effectively by both the Government and the Contractor. Similarly, Government design reviews must be timely and done within the number of days allotted in the RFP. This is especially important if fast-tracking submittals are used on a project. Introduction to Design-Build

53 Ways to Ensure Successful Design-Build
Top 10 Ways to Ensure a Successful DB Project (cont’d) 7) DOR’s level of details in design submissions must be sufficient 8) Government designers must be involved at each review (and not wait until Final Design to truly review design and provide comments) 9) DOR must request approval from Government for design changes after Final Design acceptance 10) Thorough field/site investigations by DOR will aid development of technically sound designs There are times when the designer of record does not provide adequate details on DB projects for either the Contractor to construct, or for the Government reviewer to ensure the project requirements are being met. It is important to emphasize at early design phase meetings the proper level of design details that will be expected. In order to achieve any time savings through use of Design-Build, the design phase must be very efficient on both the Contractor and Government’s ends. For this process to be efficient the Government reviewers need to review each submittal and not wait until the Final Design to perform a thorough review that could potentially lead to extensive re-design by the Contractor. Designers of Record must request approval from the Government for any design changes that are deemed necessary after the Final Design acceptance. If these discrepancies are discovered in the field, and have not been approved, this could potentially delay the project and/or lead to re-work in the field. As mentioned in item #1, technically sound RFP’s are critical to project success. The primary method of ensuring a sound design is to have the best information on existing conditions; thus, thorough field or site investigations by the designer of record will certainly enhance the chances of a successful Design-Build project. Introduction to Design-Build

54 How to find the NAVFAC DB Master RFP
The NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP is an accumulation of documents and tools on the “NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP” Website. The Website can be accessed through the Whole Building Design Guide Website at “wbdg.org” Upon landing on the main website, click on the link to “Federal Facility Criteria” Then click on the link to “Navy – NAVFAC” Introduction to Design-Build

55 How to find the NAVFAC DB Master RFP
The “Navy-NAVFAC” page on the left contains links to many pertinent documents related to design and construction requirements. There is a wealth of information and reference material to assist AEs and Design Managers do their jobs. One of the options in the list of “Specifications and Criteria” is “Design-Build Master RFP”. Clicking on this link takes you to the Design-Build Master RFP documents. This is a screen shot on the right of the HOME PAGE for the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP Website. The web addresses for each of these pages are shown above the screen shots. The Website is located on a public portal and is hosted on the Whole Building Design Guide. This website contains all of the necessary tools that a project team needs to develop and complete a successful DB Request for Proposal or RFP in conformance with the NAVFAC BMS Processes. The website is organized around the 6-parts of the RFP document. Introduction to Design-Build

56 NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP Website
These RFP Templates consist of many individual sections; upon selecting any of them you will be taken to a site that will allow you to either download the RFP in their entirety as a .zip file or you can download the individual sections. Shown here is the Standard RFP Template website. The NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP is fully explained in another Training module Introduction to Design-Build

57 Subscribing for Update Notifications
The NAVFAC Design-Build RFP documents are updated periodically, often on a Quarterly basis. The Whole Building Design Guide Website has functionality that allows frequent users of the content to be notified of updates to these documents. If you will be using these documents, it is recommended that you subscribe to these update notifications. To do this you will first need to sign up for a Whole Building Design Guide account using the “My Account” link at the top of the webpage. Then, once you are logged in, go to the website where the documents are located and click the “Subscribe” button. You will now be notified via whenever the Design-Build Template documents are updated. There are separate “Subscribe” buttons for the Standard Template, the Model RFP Templates, and the Small Project Template – and each of these are located on their specific webpages. Introduction to Design-Build

58 Final Knowledge Check Introduction to Design-Build
Let’s answer a few final questions on the material we’ve learned in this module… Introduction to Design-Build

59 Final Knowledge Check (True/False) The first meeting after award is the Concept Development Workshop (CDW). False. The initial meeting is the Post-Award Kick-off (PAK) Meeting. (True/False) The Government only reviews those construction submittals identified in the RFP. True. Government only reviews those construction submittals identified in Part 2 Section , Construction Submittal Procedures. Question number 1, True or False: The first meeting after award is the Concept Development Workshop (CDW)… The answer is “False”, The initial meeting is the Post-Award Kick-off (PAK) Meeting. Question number 2: True or False: The Government only reviews those construction submittals identified in the RFP… The answer is “True”, the Government only reviews those construction submittals identified in RFP Part 2 Section , Construction Submittal Procedures. Thus, during development of the RFP the Government must identify any critical materials or equipment they want to review and indicate those in this Part 2 Section of the RFP. Introduction to Design-Build

60 Final Knowledge Check (cont’d)
(True/False) One of the primary ways to ensure DB success is to create a technically sound and well-coordinated RFP. True. Development of a sound and well-coordinated RFP is critical to Design-Build success. The location of the DB Master RFP documents is which of the following? NAVFAC Portal Whole Building Design Guide website NAVFAC Atlantic website NAVFAC Pacific website Question number 3, True or False: One of the primary ways to ensure DB success is to create a technically sound and well-coordinated RFP.… The answer is “True”, Development of a sound and well-coordinated RFP is critical to Design-Build success. Question number 4, The location of the DB Master RFP documents is which of the following? The answer is “b”. The DB Master documents are located on the Whole Building Design Guide website. Introduction to Design-Build

61 Review of Learning Objectives
Today you have learned: NAVFAC Design-Build History Benefits and When to Use Design-Build NAVFAC Business Management System NAVFAC Design-Build Processes NAVFAC Personnel Roles and Responsibilities NAVFAC DB Master RFP Documents Post-Award Processes Locating and Navigating the Design- Build Master RFP Website In this training module you learned about. The History of NAVFAC Design-Build The Benefits of Design-Build and When to Use it The NAVFAC Business Management System, or BMS You learned about the NAVFAC Design-Build Processes NAVFAC Personnel Roles and Responsibilities The format of the NAVFAC DB documents and how they compare to Design-Bid Build documents The Post-Award Processes in Design-Build, and Finally you learned how to Locate and Navigate the Design-Build Master RFP Website Introduction to Design-Build

62 Design-Build Training Modules
Introduction to Design-Build Standard RFP Template Design-Build Processes Small Project Design-Build DB Master Management Training for Criteria Managers As we wrap-up today, just a reminder that there are 5 Design-Build training modules in this series. These include: Introduction to Design-Build Standard RFP Template Design-Build Processes Small Project Design-Build, and DB Master Management Training for Criteria Managers I encourage you to view the first four modules. This will give you an in-depth understanding of the entire NAVFAC Design-Build Process. The fifth module is targeted at Criteria Managers and it is not necessary for others to take this training. Introduction to Design-Build

63 Conclusion Resource links: Points of contact:
Access BMS from the NAVFAC Portal Intranet Under “eTools” NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP link: Points of contact: Kate Reid, AIA DBIA NAVFAC Atlantic I hope this introduction provided you with a greater understanding of the latest NAVFAC Design-Build policies and processes and as well as the tools and documents available to help our DB Teams accomplish their jobs. There are a couple of resource links shown here, including a link to the BMS policies and a link to the NAVFAC Design-Build Master RFP documents on the Whole Building Design Guide website. Should you have any questions please contact the name shown on the screen. Thank you for your time. Introduction to Design-Build


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