Under the GC/CM method, a public agency selects the contractor early on in the design process, usually no later than the end of the schematic design phase. The contractor is selected partially based on qualifications in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP), partially based on the results of an interview (not required by state law, but an effective tool and used by most agencies), and partially based on their bid for limited costs for the project. Contractors submit a bid price for their Percent Fee (overhead and profit) and a fixed amount for specified general conditions work.
At least 70% of the Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) must be subcontracted. All subcontract work (and equipment and material purchases) competitive low bid. Alternative subcontractor selection process for work that exceeds $3M.
