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Published November 07, 2009 02:07 pm - Monroe County magistrates wrestled with understanding the design-build concept over the last two weeks while trying to choose a contractor for construction of the Monroe County Family Wellness Center.

More areas using design-build process


By GINA KINSLOW
Glasgow Daily Times

TOMPKINSVILLE

Monroe County magistrates wrestled with understanding the design-build concept over the last two weeks while trying to choose a contractor for construction of the Monroe County Family Wellness Center.

The Monroe Fiscal Court received $3 million through the Kentucky General Assembly’s adoption of House Bill 308 in 2006 to fund the construction of a second building for the wellness center. The building is to house a six-lane swimming pool, a cardio fitness area and support facilities.

At first the fiscal court advertised for competitive sealed bids for the project. Magistrates received three bids. Jeff Arnold with Arnold Consulting Engineering Services Inc. of Bowling Green pointed out that one of the three bids lacked sufficient information to be considered for the project, he recommended magistrates reject all bids and readvertise the project.

Instead of asking for competitive sealed bids the second time, magistrates asked that contractors submit design-build proposals.

Monroe Judge-Executive Wilbur Graves said the magistrates chose the design-build process the second go around because of the time frame the county had on project funding.

“We’ve got to have our final draw by June 30,” he said.

The monies are set to expire June 30, 2010. There has been some question among county officials as to whether the county could get an extension on the deadline. Nick Cook with the Barren River Area Development District told magistrates at a recent fiscal court meeting that an extension was possible, but that it would be something the state legislature would have to approve.

Graves spoke to other judge-executives about the design-build process before that option was chosen for the wellness center project.

“It’s just a quicker process and plus, they all seemed to like it,” he said.

Design-build is not a new process for choosing a company for a construction project.

“It’s just new to our area,” he said.

Rich Ornstein, an attorney with the Kentucky Association of Counties, said design-build is becoming more common.

“I think maybe 20 years ago you didn’t see design-build proposals,” he said.

Ornstein said a design-build proposal gives county officials a way to “compare apples to apples.”

“I think it gives a little bit more discretion and gives counties a little bit more money to play with,” he said. “When you do a procurement, you’re basically looking to compare different items, which ought to be listed in the RFP (request of proposals), and do a comparison where the local government can get the best dollar value while also supplying the best building or equipment. You obviously look at more than just the price.”



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