Design build research project- phase II

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking proposals for a Design Build Research Project-Phase II, a research initiative focused on analyzing cost and schedule growth for highway transportation projects using design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods. The procurement targets qualified researchers (Principal Investigators) who can systematically analyze SCDOT's historic project data using statistical methods to identify critical factors affecting project cost and schedule growth. Key research objectives include determining growth predictors, evaluating effects across delivery methods, and developing mitigation strategies. Required deliverables include updating existing spreadsheets with newly collected data, creating visual representations of cost and schedule growth causes, and defining risk allocation strategies. The proposal evaluation will consider research project experience (30%), Principal Investigator experience (25%), project approach and delivery (20%), design-build/design-bid-build familiarity (10%), responsiveness and availability (5%), and team organization (10%). Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of November 19, 2021, with questions due by October 18, 2021, and an anticipated contract period from December 3, 2021, to June 15, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were identified in the procurement documents. Contractors must obtain and maintain necessary licenses and permits from state, county, and city authorities. Liability insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and $1,000,000 per accident for auto liability. Compensation will be based on quarterly invoices submitted to SCDOT's Office of Materials and Research and approved corresponding quarterly progress reports. Proposals must be submitted online through the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) or via paper copy to the SCDOT Procurement Office. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the contract will involve comprehensive research analysis with potential significant implications for transportation project management. Contractors will be required to submit all contract documents and final reports to SCDOT's Office of Materials and Research located at 1406 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201.