# COMAR Title 21 — State Procurement Regulations

## Subtitle 05 — Procurement Methods and Project Delivery Methods

### Chapter 11 — Design-Build

#### Regulation .02 Determination on Use of the Design-Build Method.

*COMAR 21.05.11.02*

Before the solicitation is issued, the procurement officer shall prepare a written determination justifying the use of the design-build method which addresses some or all of the following criteria:

A. The extent to which the unit can adequately define the project requirements;

B. Time constraints for delivery of the project;

C. Capability and experience of prospective contractors with the design-build method or similar experience;

D. Suitability of the project for use of the design-build method of project delivery with respect to time, schedule, costs, and quality factors; and

E. Capability of the agency to manage the project.