For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Best value" means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that may include, but not be limited to price, features, functions, life-cycle costs, experience, and past performance. A best value determination may involve the selection of the lowest cost proposal meeting the interests of the City and meeting the objectives of the project, selection of the best proposal for a stipulated sum established by the City, or a tradeoff between price and other specified factors.
(b) "Construction subcontract" means each subcontract awarded by the design-build entity to a subcontractor that will perform work or labor or render service to the design-build entity in or about the construction of the work or improvement, or a subcontractor licensed by the State of California that, under subcontract to the design- build entity, specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications produced by the design-build team.
(c) "Design-build" means a project delivery process in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity.
(d) "Design-build entity" means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting, architectural, and engineering services as needed pursuant to a design- build contract.
(e) "Design-build team" means the design-build entity itself and the individuals and other entities identified by the design- build entity as members of its team. Members shall include the general contractor and, if utilized in the design of the project, all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors.
(f) "City" means the City of San Bernardino.
(g) "Procurement Agent" means the City Manager, the General Manager of the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, or the designee of either the City Manager or General Manager.
(h) "Public Works Project" means any City project requiring design and construction services.
(Ord. MC-1423, 7-05-16)