Section 1030.120  Written Determination

a)         Before electing to use DB on a given project, CDB shall make a written determination, including a description as to the particular advantages of the DB procurement method for that project.  The following factors shall be considered and addressed in that statement:

1)         The probability that the DB procurement method will be in the best interests of the State by providing a material savings of time or cost over the design-bid-build or other delivery system.

2)         The type and size of the project and its suitability to the DB procurement method.

3)         The ability of CDB to define and provide comprehensive scope and performance criteria for the project.

4)         The best interests of the State will be served by entering into a DB contract for the project.

5)         The project will comply with the disadvantaged business and equal employment practices of the State as established in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act [30 ILCS 575] and Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act [775 ILCS 5/2-105.

b)         Within 15 days after the initial determination, CDB will provide an advisory copy of the written determination to the Procurement Policy Board, and shall maintain the full record of determination for 5 years.