Project Delivery Methods


When constructing public facilities in California, public agencies must follow specific requirements to select the firm to construct the facility. Traditionally these requirements are provided for in California’s Public Contracts Code. However, there are alternative project delivery methods available. Capitol PFG has extensive experience advising public entities on implementing a variety of construction project delivery methods as an alternative to the traditional public bidding process.

Our work with the Plumas Lake School District’s design and construction of a new elementary school illustrates how a school district can avoid the unknowns associated with public bidding and benefit by retaining a construction team that best matches the district’s needs. The Plumas Lake School District is the most rapidly growing school district in the State over the past five years. As a result, they are needing to rapidly construct new facilities to accommodate students from new development projects. Specifically, after evaluating the pros and cons of the various construction delivery methods, the Plumas Lake School District decided on a Lease-leaseback construction delivery method for the construction of their most recent school. Capitol PFG facilitated this project though a request for proposal that was used to select the best team based on experience and value.

In addition to assisting the Plumas Lake School District with the Lease-leaseback construction delivery method, Capitol PFG is well versed in other alternative construction delivery methods as listed below:

• Design-Bid-Build
• Design Build
• Multi-Prime
• Lease-Leaseback
• PConstruction Management at Risk
• Developer Built