47.60.810 - Design-build ferries -- Authorized -- Phases defined.

Design-build ferries — Authorized — Phases defined.

(1) The department may purchase new auto ferries through use of a modified request for proposals process whereby the prevailing shipbuilder and the department engage in a design and build partnership for the design and construction of the auto ferries. The process consists of the three phases described in subsection (2) of this section.

     (2) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout RCW 47.60.812 through 47.60.822.

     (a) "Phase one" means the evaluation and selection of proposers to participate in development of technical proposals in phase two.

     (b) "Phase two" means the preparation of technical proposals by the selected proposers in consultation with the department.

     (c) "Phase three" means the submittal and evaluation of bids, the award of the contract to the successful proposer, and the design and construction of the auto ferries.

[2001 c 226 § 4.]

Notes: Findings -- Purpose -- 2001 c 226: See note following RCW 47.20.780.