Section 10503 Of Article 1. Construction From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.1. >> Article 1.
10503
. Before entering into any contract for a project, the Regents
of the University of California shall cause to be prepared estimates
and either:
(a) Complete plans and specifications setting forth such
directions as will enable a competent mechanic or other builder to
carry them out.
(b) Documents for the solicitation of bids on a design-and-build
basis, including: (1) a program setting forth the scope of the
project, the size, type, and desired design character of the
buildings and the site, (2) a set of performance specifications
covering the quality of materials, equipment, and workmanship, (3) a
maximum acceptance cost, and (4) a method and grading system for
evaluating contractor proposals on the basis of a preliminary design,
outline specifications, a price, and the financial condition and
relevant experience of the contractor and the contractor's architect.
(c) Documents for the solicitation of bids for construction
manager mode of contracting including prequalification standards,
schematic plans, and outline specifications indicating the general
scope of the project and the designation of those fees and other
fixed commitments upon which prequalified contractors will be invited
to submit competitive bids which will serve as the basis for
selection.
(d) Documents for the solicitation of bids on a cost-plus fee mode
of contracting, including prequalification standards, outline
specifications, and schematic drawings generally describing the scope
of the work, a definition of reimbursable and nonreimbursable costs,
and the designation of fees and other fixed costs upon which
prequalified contractors will be invited to submit quotations which
will provide the basis for selection.
(e) Documents for the solicitation of bids under such other
contracting mode as the regents determine to be in the best interest
of the university, provided that such proposals be compared on a
uniform basis and that award be made as determined by the published
selection standards.