(1) Before the construction manager begins any construction services, the commission shall:

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 37-1729

  • Commission: means the Game and Parks Commission. See Nebraska Statutes 37-1705
  • Construction manager: means the legal entity which proposes to enter into a construction manager-general contractor contract pursuant to the State Park System Construction Alternatives Act. See Nebraska Statutes 37-1706
  • Construction manager-general contractor contract: means a contract which is subject to a qualification-based selection process between the commission and a construction manager to furnish preconstruction services during the design development phase of the project and, if an agreement can be reached which is satisfactory to the commission, construction services for the construction phase of the project. See Nebraska Statutes 37-1707
  • Construction services: means activities associated with building the project. See Nebraska Statutes 37-1708
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

(a) Conduct an independent cost estimate for the project; and

(b) Conduct contract negotiations with the construction manager to develop a construction manager-general contractor contract for construction services.

(2) If the construction manager and the commission are unable to negotiate a contract, the commission may use other contract procurement processes as provided by law. Persons or organizations who submitted proposals but were unable to negotiate a contract with the commission shall be eligible to compete in the other contract procurement processes.