Who is primarily responsible for ensuring there are no gaps between the Owner's RFP and the final accepted proposal?

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring there are no gaps between the Owner's RFP and the final accepted proposal?

• A. Owner
• B. Architect
• C. Counsel
• D. Design-Builder

Answer: (D)

In design-build procurement, the party delivering the proposal is the one responsible for turning the Owner’s RFP into a complete, executable plan. The Design-Builder interprets the requirements, defines the project scope, and develops a cohesive design and construction approach that includes a price, schedule, and risk allocation. This integrated response must directly address all RFP requirements, leaving no gaps between what the Owner asked for and what the proposal promises. The Owner sets the goals and constraints, but the Design-Builder provides the single, accountable solution that links design and construction in one package, ensuring completeness and constructibility. Counsel and the Architect have important roles, but the bridging of gaps between the RFP and the final proposal rests primarily with the Design-Builder.

In design-build procurement, the party delivering the proposal is the one responsible for turning the Owner’s RFP into a complete, executable plan. The Design-Builder interprets the requirements, defines the project scope, and develops a cohesive design and construction approach that includes a price, schedule, and risk allocation. This integrated response must directly address all RFP requirements, leaving no gaps between what the Owner asked for and what the proposal promises. The Owner sets the goals and constraints, but the Design-Builder provides the single, accountable solution that links design and construction in one package, ensuring completeness and constructibility. Counsel and the Architect have important roles, but the bridging of gaps between the RFP and the final proposal rests primarily with the Design-Builder.