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3. Dual Bidding <br />Single-prime and Separate-prime bids can both be accepted for a <br />construction project. If this method of solicitation is used the contract can <br />be awarded to either the lowest responsible single-prime or the lowest <br />responsible separate-prime bidders. The dual bid process requires a <br />staggered bid opening process under which bids from separate-prime <br />contractors are received but not opened one (1) hour before the single-prime <br />bids are received, at which time both sets of bids are opened. <br />4. Construction Management at Risk <br />Under the construction management (CM) at risk system, the CM (1) <br />provides construction management services for a project throughout the <br />pre-construction and construction phases, (2) is a licensed general <br />contractor, and (3) guarantees the cost of the project. Services may include <br />preparation and coordination of bid packages, scheduling, cost control, <br />value engineering, bid evaluation and construction administration. A key <br />aspect of the CM at risk system generally is that the CM selects and <br />contracts directly with the subcontractors. The County awards one (1) <br />direct contract with the CM. Construction Management at Risk services <br />must be procured using the qualification-based (Request for Qualifications) <br />selection procedures required for architects, engineers and surveyors. <br />5. Alternate Contracting Methods <br />The State Building Commission may authorize methods of contracting not <br />generally authorized under the Statutes. Applications for project specific <br />approval requires majority vote of commission members present and voting. <br />Justification that the alternative contracting method is necessary must be <br />demonstrated to the commission. <br />Legal Requirements <br />Contracts for the erection, construction, alteration or repair of a building or buildings must <br />be entered into in accordance with the following procedures: <br />1. Public Advertisement <br />An advertisement inviting proposals must be placed at least seven (7) full days <br />before the time specified for the opening of proposals on the Cabarrus County <br />website. Advertisements must contain: <br />- The time and place specifications will be available; <br />- The time and place bids will be opened; and, <br />- A statement reserving the right to reject any or all bids. <br />F-5 <br />Page 37 of 48 <br />Attachment number 1 <br />Page 102 <br />