2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 39.10.070: Project management and contracting requirements. (Effective until July 1, 2007.)

(1) A public body utilizing the alternative public works contracting procedures authorized under *RCW 39.10.050 and 39.10.060 shall provide for:

(a) The preparation of appropriate, complete, and coordinated design documents consistent with the procedure utilized;

(b) To the extent appropriate, an independent review of the contract documents through value engineering or constructability studies prior to bid or proposal solicitation;

(c) Reasonable budget contingencies totaling not less than five percent of the anticipated contract value;

(d) To the extent appropriate, on-site architectural or engineering representatives during major construction or installation phases;

(e) Employment of staff or consultants with expertise and prior experience in the management of comparable projects; and

(f) Contract documents that include alternative dispute resolution procedures to be attempted prior to the initiation of litigation.

(2) A public body utilizing the alternative public works contracting procedures under *RCW 39.10.050 and 39.10.060 may provide incentive payments to contractors for early completion, cost savings, or other goals if such payments are identified in the request for proposals.

[1994 c 132 § 7.]