TWO PHASE DESIGN BUILD (CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN SERVICES) The Southern Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command will host a seminar to provide information on a new contracting strategy for two phase design build (construction and design services) at DoD activities serviced by Southern Division in the South Carolina area. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, 27 May 1998 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Hilton Hotel, 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC. Agenda topics include Design/Build Contracting, Design/Build Task Order Contracting and "Best Value" Procurement, as well as current projections for future workload. Plans for use of these new contracting methods represent a significant change in the way construction and design services will be contracted for in the future. The new contracting tools provide opportunities for increased partnering with design and construction contractors and customers, streamlined design process, rapid resolution of design questions during construction, and overall decreased time to deliver the final product. This seminar is intended to provide the contracting community with the introductory information necessary to remain well postured in the changing contracting environment. Construction, Architect/Engineer, and Design/Build firms are highly encouraged to attend this informational seminar. Interested parties should contact Patty Brannon at (843) 820-5810 by Friday, 22 May 1998. Please RSVP for the seminar and provide your telephone, and/or fax number and e-mail address (if available).

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