§ 636.101 What does this part do?
§ 636.102 Does this part apply to me?
§ 636.103 What are the definitions of terms used in this part?
§ 636.104 Does this part apply to all Federal-aid design-build projects?
§ 636.105 Is the FHWA requiring the use of design-build?
§ 636.107 May contracting agencies use geographic preference in Federal-aid design-build or public-private partnership projects?
§ 636.109 How does the NEPA process relate to the design-build procurement process?
§ 636.110 What procedures may be used for solicitations and receipt of proposals?
§ 636.111 Can oral presentations be used during the procurement process?
§ 636.112 May stipends be used?
§ 636.113 Is the stipend amount eligible for Federal participation?
§ 636.114 What factors should be considered in risk allocation?
§ 636.115 May I meet with industry to gather information concerning the appropriate risk allocation strategies?
§ 636.116 What organizational conflict of interest requirements apply to design-build projects?
§ 636.117 What conflict of interest standards apply to individuals who serve as selection team members for the owner?
§ 636.118 Is team switching allowed after contract award?
§ 636.119 How does this part apply to a project developed under a public-private partnership?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 23 > Chapter I > Subchapter G > Part 636 > Subpart A - General

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  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.