27 CAR § 93-106. Design-build project procurement process

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize a two-step process during the procurement phase of a design-build project. (b) The department is not required to follow a two-step process. (c) If the two-step process is utilized, the department shall: (1) Solicit potential proposers by releasing an RFQ leading to submission of an SOQ by the proposer and the selection of short-list proposers; (2) Release a detailed RFP to allow short-list proposers to respond with a design-build proposal in accordance with the RFP; and (3) Make a final selection of the design-builder which offers the best value solution for the project based upon the criteria for each individual project.