Savicky, J (2023) Exploration of solicitation optimization within the built environment. PhD thesis, Arizona State University, USA.
Abstract
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is a fundamental document frequently employed by construction owners for procuring services, with a focus on criteria beyond cost alone. Particularly prevalent in alternative project delivery methods like design-build, construction manager at risk, and integrated project delivery, the RFP solicitation plays a pivotal role. This study delves into the landscape of RFP standardization efforts within the construction industry, conducting a comprehensive review, analysis, and evaluation of 215 sample RFPs drawn from across all states in the United States. The culmination of this research effort is the development of a standardized RFP template, equipped with a comprehensive framework adaptable to various construction project delivery methods. This study marks the inaugural exploration of this subject, making a substantive contribution to the existing body of literature on this vital topic.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Sullivan, K |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | built environment; optimization; construction project; integrated project delivery; project delivery; standardization; United States; delivery method; owner |
| Index terms: | construction project delivery, integrated project delivery, proposal, United States, exploration, construction project, owner, construction manager at risk, delivery method, project delivery, construction industry, built environment, standardization |
| Subjects: | project delivery, performance measurement, infrastructure and transport systems, industry analysis, sociology, project controls, delivery method, contractual arrangements, project planning, environmental resource management, production management, Geography |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Procurement, Geographical Context, Project Management, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Time Control, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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