Hannes Marais S2

Question 1

What are the different Construction Procurement Strategies?

Answer 1

Design build - (contractor designs and builds the development)
Design, Build, operate, maintain
BOT - build, operate, transfer
BOOT - build, own, operate, transfer
DBFM - design, build, finance and maintain

Question 2

What factors will influence choice of strategy?

Answer 2

◦Nature of the project
◦Project Size
◦Time pressure
◦Knowledge at the time of procurement
◦Need to know final cost
◦Project schedule - time constraints

Question 3

Commonly used pricing strategies in construction procurement?

Answer 3

◦Lump Sum Contract
◦Re-measurable Contract (Bill of Quantities)
◦Cost reimbursable Contract (Schedule of Rate)

Question 4

Sketch project life cycle.

Answer 4

SEE SLIDE 5

Question 5

Sketch project life cycle budgeting.

Answer 5

SEE SLIDE 6

Question 6

What is the basic principles to a tender process?

Answer 6

1. Invitation to make an offer
2. Offer is based on information provided
3. Tender information to be complete
4. Essential principle: same information made available to all tenderers
5. Strict tender rules to apply

Question 7

What is the required tender documents for the tender process?

Answer 7

1. Notice to tenderers
2. Conditions of tender (tender rules)
3. Tender Form
4. Schedule of information to be provided by tenderers
5. Conditions of Contract
6. Scope of the Works (drawings, specifications)
7. Special conditions and specifications
8. Bill of Quantities (prices)
9. Site Information (sub-soil conditions)