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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 21.05.11.02" title_num="21" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="11" heading="Determination on Use of the Design-Build Method.">
  <text>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:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The extent to which the unit can adequately define the project requirements;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Time constraints for delivery of the project;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Capability and experience of prospective contractors with the design-build method or similar experience;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Suitability of the project for use of the design-build method of project delivery with respect to time, schedule, costs, and quality factors; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Capability of the agency to manage the project.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>