The RFP will include the necessary Instructions to Proposers (ITP), selection method, technical proposal requirements, Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) instructions (if applicable), one-on-one meeting dates (if applicable), design criteria, special provisions, responsibilities of the Design-Build Team, mandatory project scope elements, deliverables and the project schedule. In addition, the RFP will outline the terms and conditions of a stipulated fee (if applicable).
For the Best Value selection method, the Chief Engineer will approve the evaluation criteria, including the price proposal and technical proposal weighting, prior to advertising the RFP.
When available, the Department will provide any project-specific documentation, drawings, files, reports, and other pertinent materials which would be of use to the Proposers. For Projects that are FHWA and/or FTA full-oversight, the Department will obtain FHWA and/or FTA concurrence of the RFP prior to release.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-18-.07
O.C.G.A. Secs. 32-2-2, 32-2-81, 50-13-4.