Design-Build and Construction Management Project Delivery Methods 3-40

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 3-40

BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

Design-Build and Construction Management Project Delivery Methods

The School Board is committed to the efficient use of public funds and the use of various construction delivery methods allowed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and other applicable law. To provide efficient and competitive procurement options, the School Board adopts Design-Build (D-M) and Construction Management (CM) as additional project delivery methods for optional use in Capital Improvement Program projects (CIP). The Superintendent or designee is authorized to implement regulations and/or guidelines for Design-Build and Construction Management project delivery methods that are consistent with applicable law and regulation regarding use of these project delivery methods and which also incorporates School Board review and approval of the use of such procedures for large projects. Competitive principles will be incorporated for the purposes ensuring that bidding or negotiating will result in cost effective contract pricing. The School Board reserves the right to review and approve requests for proposals for large construction projects.

Legal Reference

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4301, as amended. Definitions.

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4303 as amended. Methods of procurement.

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4378, as amended. Purpose; applicability.

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4379, as amended. Definitions.

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4382, as amended. Design-build or construction management contracts for local public bodies authorized.

Code of Virginia § 2.2-4383, as amended. Reporting requirements.

Adopted by School Board: January 13, 2026