Project Delivery

Question 1

What is the difference between a SABER and a MACC contract?

Answer 1

SABER (Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements)
- one contract, for non complex/smaller construction, maintenance or repair; minimally designed

MACC (Multiple Award Construction Contracts)
- pool of multiple awardees
- used for larger projects

Question 2

What is a Design-Bid-Build contract? What are some pros and cons?

Answer 2

Two separate contracts for design and construction; better for more complex projects

Pros:
- Greater design control
- Better for an inexperienced project team

Cons:
- longer schedule

Question 3

What is a Design-Bid contract? What are some pros and cons?

Answer 3

One contractor does the design and construction
- Better for using standard designs

Pros:
- Shorter schedule
- Minimizes owner risk
- Lower cost

Question 4

What is a fixed price contract? Who accepts the risk?

Answer 4

• the price is determined when the contract is signed
• reasonable price comparison with past purchases
• Contractor accepts the risk

Question 5

What is a price reimbursement contract? Who assumes the risk?

Answer 5

• contract is signed without a specific price
  circumstances don’t allow for requirement definition
• uncertainties don’t allow costs to be estimated accurately
• Govt assumes the risk