SECTION 752:11-9-2. Project designation consideration

(a)   The CFMO in consultation with the ADC shall consider the following three factors to determine whether a construction project merits consideration for use of the construction management delivery system:

(1)   The project benefits the public. When considering designation, it shall be clearly evident that Construction Management will provide a public benefit, which may include:

(A)   early completion of work, allowing for beneficial public occupancy;

(B)   accommodating construction progress with phased funding;

(C)   enabling the project to be placed under contract prior to losing expiring funding source; or

(D)   other demonstrated public benefit.

(2)   There is a need for cost control. When project requirements or technical components of a project are not fully defined, or options are available for building systems, the use of Construction Management would provide valuable input to the design process.

(3)   The need exists for specialized or complex construction methods due to the unique nature of the project. Projects shall be considered specialized or complex when they involve sophisticated or complicated technical systems, renovation work, or work that must be completed on a critical time frame, or otherwise when a critical mission may be in jeopardy.

(4)   Other factors may include:

(A)   Time constraints on project completion.

(B)   The Authority's capabilities. The capabilities of staff and whether staff has the ability and experience to effectively manage a project that utilizes construction management.

(C)   Funding. The Authority shall demonstrate whether it has adequate funding to pay for services of the construction management firm and construction services.

(D)   Project components. The construction execution could be enhanced by the services of a Construction Manager.

(b)   Upon consideration of the identified factors and based on the recommendation of the CFMO, the CEO may designate the project delivery method as construction management.

[Source: Added at 36 Ok Reg 1970, eff 9-18-19]