Design-build procedure — Project management and contracting requirements.

(1) A public body utilizing the design-build contracting procedure shall provide for:

(a) Reasonable budget contingencies totaling not less than five percent of the anticipated contract value;

(b) Employment of staff or consultants with expertise and prior experience in the management of comparable projects;

(c) Contract documents that include alternative dispute resolution procedures to be attempted prior to the initiation of litigation;

(d) Submission of project information, as required by the board; and

(e) Contract documents that require the contractor, subcontractors, and designers to submit project information required by the board.

(2) A public body utilizing the design-build contracting procedure may provide incentive payments to contractors for early completion, cost savings, or other goals if such payments are identified in the request for proposals.

[2007 c 494 § 203; 1994 c 132 § 7. Formerly RCW 39.10.070.]

Notes: Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.