DATE:
May 19, 2026
12
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE AND AWARD CONTRACTS VIA CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK, PROGRESSIVE DESIGN BUILD, DESIGN BUILD, AND JOB ORDER CONTRACTING DELIVERY METHODS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build (DB), and Job Order Contracting (JOC) delivery methods offer efficient, industry-proven approaches to public works contracting that deliver higher value, reduce risk, and improve project outcomes compared to traditional low-bid contracting. Unlike conventional low-bid contracting, which silos the designer and contractor and requires the County to select a contractor based solely on price, these methods integrate design and construction services or use competitively procured, pre-established pricing to streamline delivery. CMAR, PDB, and DB allow for best-value selection, enabling the County of San Diego (County) to consider factors beyond price, including sustainable building experience, safety record, and Small-Local Business participation, while JOC utilizes competitively awarded on-call contracts to deliver repair and renovation projects that are more accessible to Small-Local Businesses. Together, these delivery methods provide flexibility to address diverse project needs, accelerate project initiation and completion, reduce administrative burdens, and promote collaboration and accountability.
The County's past practice has typically been to approve construction projects multiple times. For capital projects, the Board approves the Capital Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA), a five-year plan of new construction or renovation projects. Next, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approves each project by allocating funding towards it, which is usually done as part of the Operational Plan approval each June. Finally, when staff are ready to publish a Request for Proposals, staff return to the Board for each project re...
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