CCNA Flashcards
Re: construction
Threshold amt requiring LG to announce for pro services?
Exceeds $325k.
Re: planning or study activity
Threshold amt requiring LG to announce for pro services?
Exceeds $35k.
Exception to public announcement.
Public emergency certified by LG head.
How does LG determine threshold amounts?
Good faith.
Who can apply for a K on a CCNA solicitation?
Must 1st be certified by LG as qualified.
What factors can be considered in certifying qualified?
Adequacy of personnel, past record, experience of firm.
What are 4 basis steps to proceed with CCNA?
CCNA
1) Advertise solicit for qualifications.
2) Rvw quals, discuss, may req public presentations.
3) Det 3 most qual bidders
4) Negotiate serially.
When does 255.20 (construction of public works) require compliance with CCNA?
When awarded based on negotiations.
Factors, Re: Design-Bid-Build
CCNA
1) Most common, slow.
2) 287.055 if constr, exceeds $325k/ planning/study, exceeds $35k.
3) Contract. 2 contracts. Owner-Arch then Owner-GC.
4) Costs. Fixed at award.
5) Design. GC has no input. Completed prior to construction.
6) Con. Takes longer b/c performed sequentially.
7) Risk. Owner liable to GC for defective design.
Factors, re: CM @ Risk
CCNA
1) 287.055 if constr, exceeds $325k/ planning/study, exceeds $35k.
2) Contract. 2 contracts @ same time. Owner-Arch & Owner-CM/GC.
3) Costs. GMP cap.
4) Design. GC can be hired for input.
5) Risk. CM/GC at risk for costs exceeding GMP. Owner liable for defective design.
6) Unique. CM/GC selection qualifications based.
Factors, re: Design-Build
CCNA
1) Turn-key package deal.
2) 287.055 if constr, exceeds $325k/ planning/study, exceeds $35k.
3) Contract. 1 contract. Owner-DB (GC).
4) Costs. Evolve, change orders.
5) Design. GC responsibility. Evolves.
6) Construction. Costs can evolve b/c on-going before design complete.
7) Con. Likely fewer bidders.
8) Risk. Risk of design & construction on GC.
What professional services are covered by CCNA.
CCNA ----------- Consultants eat MEALS ----------- Mapping professional Engineering, Architecture Landscape architecture, and Surveying
What does CCNA stand for?
Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act
How is “project” defined?
Fixed capital outlay study or planning activity described in the solicitation, and may include
(a) a grouping of minor construction, projects or
(b) a grouping of substantially similar construction projects.
What are 7 qualification factors?
CCNA
(1) Ability;
(2) Wh/ certified MBE;
(3) Past performance;
(4) Willingness to meet time and budget requirements;
(5) Location;
(6) Recent, current, and projected workloads; &
(7) Volume of work previously awarded.
Why would the volume of work previously awarded be of importance?
~me - confirmed, this is broad rule (not just applied to continuing ks)
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LG wants to equitably distribute contracts among qualified firms but at same time select most highly qualified firms.
With whom & for what should LG negotiate?
Most qualified firm
For fair, competitive, & reasonable price.
When can LG consider proposals for compensation?
Only when negotiating the contract. Never w/ solicitation.
What is the true goal of CCNA?
Identify the most qualified firm without regard to compensation, and only then negotiate a price.
Can LG obtain plans from 3rd party & have contractor get them signed?
No. Instead, advertise for architectural services.
State 2 frequent buzzwords in CCNA.
Equitable distribution of contracts among the most qualified firms, &
Fair, competitive and reasonable price.
Can LG reuse plans from a prior LG project w/o complying w/ CCNA?
Yes if disclosed in solicitation for the plans that they wd be subject to reuse..
Are continuing contracts permitted under CCNA?
Yes.
How are continuing contracts defined?
CCNA
- Fixed or unlimited term K
- For pro services
- For projects w/:
(a) Construction cost of each individ project does not exceed $4 million,
(b) Fee for each individ study does not exceed $500,000.
