DBIA Design-Build Fundamentals and Principles 2

Question 1

In a design-build contract, who holds the single point of responsibility for both design and construction?

Accepted Answer

The design-builder

Answer

The design-builder holds single point of responsibility, integrating design and construction under one contract with the owner.

Question 2

Which procurement method allows the owner to select a design-builder based on qualifications and best-value criteria rather than low bid alone?

Accepted Answer

Best-value selection

Answer

Best-value selection evaluates qualifications, technical approach, and price together, not lowest price alone.

Question 3

What document does the owner use to communicate project requirements, performance standards, and design criteria to prospective design-builders?

Accepted Answer

Request for Proposal (RFP)

Answer

The RFP conveys the owner's requirements, criteria, and evaluation factors to competing design-builders.

Question 4

Which phase of design-build procurement involves shortlisting qualified firms before requesting detailed proposals?

Accepted Answer

Qualifications-based shortlisting (RFQ)

Answer

A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is used to shortlist firms based on experience before the full proposal stage.

Question 5

The 'bridging' method in design-build refers to:

Accepted Answer

Owner hiring a design consultant to develop partial design before soliciting design-builders

Answer

Bridging involves an owner's consultant developing schematic or design-development documents used as the basis for the design-build RFP.

DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Certification Practice Test