Columbia Design-build contracts ordinance (§ 22-76)

(a) If the council determines that a public improvement should be constructed using a design-build contract, the procedure set forth in section 22-71 shall be modified as set forth in this section.

(b) Following the public hearing, the council shall authorize the city manager to proceed with selection of a design-build contractor.

(c) The city manager may award the design-build contract to the contractor that, in the opinion of the city manager, has submitted the best proposal based on the following factors:

(1) Proposed cost;

(2) City's previous experience with the contractor;

(3) Reputation of the contractor;

(4) Technical capability of the contractor; and

(5) Any other factors deemed relevant by the manager.