Section 14. Notwithstanding section 39M of chapter 30, for each contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or repair of a public works project by an awarding authority and estimated by the awarding authority to cost not less than $5,000,000, the awarding authority may utilize design build for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, remodeling or repair of any public works project pursuant to this section and sections 15 to 21, inclusive; but, before using the design build, the awarding authority shall seek the approval of the inspector general pursuant to section 16.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title XXI - Labor and Industries
Chapter 149a - Public Construction Alternative Delivery Methods
Section 1 - Construction Management at Risk Delivery Method; Notice
Section 2 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 1 to 9
Section 3 - Owner's Project Manager; Designer
Section 4 - Detailed Application; Notice to Proceed; Exempt Agencies
Section 7 - Cost-Plus Not to Exceed Guaranteed Maximum Price Form of Contract
Section 10 - Applicability of Other Laws
Section 11 - Definition of Terms From Other Laws
Section 12 - Regulations and Procedures
Section 14 - Design Build Contracts
Section 15 - Further Definitions
Section 16 - Detailed Application for Design Build Contract; Exempt Agencies
Section 17 - Design Build Contract Selection Process
Section 18 - Design Professional; Scope of Work Statement
Section 19 - Design Build Contracts; Request for Proposals; Bid Deposit
Section 20 - Best-Value or Low-Bid Basis for Evaluation and Selection
Section 21 - Regulations and Guidelines for Design Build Contracts