How designers (architects and engineers) are selected Design and Construction looks for architecture and engineering firms, and, in particular, individuals within firms, who are experienced in the type of project being developed. We look for opportunities to bring new firms, especially those with D.B.E. certification, into the process. However, we also seek to maintain relationships with firms that have served the university well in the past. Interviews with references, including constructors as well as other clients, are highly valued in the selection process. Proposals often are solicited from more than one designer, although selection is based primarily on qualifications. For large projects, the office conducts formal interviews. View our Sample Architect/Engineer Evaluationform. The form will be modified to suit the particulars of each project. Summary versions of the form are used internally for selecting designers for small projects. View our complete university design procurement policy. How you can bid on JHU construction projects Bidders are limited to an invited list chosen for each project. We look for opportunities to bring prospective vendors, especially those with D.B.E. certification, into the process. However, we also seek to maintain relationships with firms that have served the university well in the past. We keep foremost the goal of obtaining the best value (not necessarily the lowest price) both for our clients and for the university. For large projects, the office conducts interviews before establishing the bidders list. Modified versions of the Sample Construction Manager Evaluationform are used for ranking prospective bidders. Bidders lists typically include three to five firms. View our complete university construction procurement policy. How construction managers are selected For large projects and projects that are difficult to define or to schedule, a construction manager may be selected, based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria. Experience and the comments of references, both for the firm and for the individuals that are proposed for the project, are highly valued in the selection process. The office solicits references that include architects and subcontractors as well as other owners. For large projects, the office conducts formal interviews. View a Sample Construction Manager Evaluationform, used for ranking prospective construction managers. The form will be modified to suit the particulars of each project. Summary versions of the form are used internally for selecting construction managers for small projects. View our complete university construction procurement policy. | 
