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In the Multi-Prime Delivery Method, Griffin Structures (in its capacity as Program/Construction manager) serves as the Client’s representative and provides comprehensive professional services.  Compared to traditional Design-Bid-Build, this delivery method significantly changes the prime trade contractors' relationship with the Client in that they contract directly with the Client (or those contracts may be assigned to Griffin Structures) rather than under a general contractor.  This allows the Client to choose program/construction management services by professional qualifications-based selection, rather than “low bid” as would be the case for selecting a general contractor.  Multi prime delivery can be performed by Griffin Structures on an “agency” basis, or on an “at risk” aggregate bonded basis.

The Multi-Prime delivery work is bid similarly to the Design-Bid-Build method, but in individual bid packages to prime trade contractors (such as grading, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and not to general contractors. Rather than subcontractors bidding to, and selected by, a general contractor who in turn submits an aggregate bid to the Client, each prime trade package is bid separately.  The low-bid process as specified in the Public Contracting Code is used in selecting the firms providing the actual, physical construction. The number of trades and related bid packages vary by project scope and size.

Griffin Structures prepares bid package summaries for all trades and coordinates all of the bid packages for the project, and then manages the contracts of each trade.  Griffin’s on-site staff performs the role of the general contractor during construction by providing scheduling, supervision, material procurement, change order management, and all other services required to oversee the construction of the project. 

Many considerations enter into the selection of a “best” delivery method.  Multi-Prime has a number of advantages, which may make this the right choice for your project.  Some of these advantages are:

• Prime trade contracts are procured through competitive lowest responsible bidder, by trade, not in aggregate under a single general contractor as per Design-Bid-Build.
• Local bidders have a better opportunity of participation, and larger numbers of bidders is likely to result in better coverage and resultant pricing. 
• Re-bid of individual trade packages, when or if necessary or desired, can be undertaken more quickly and effectively.
• This method provides more flexibility in bidding and scheduling, and allows more easily for project phasing throughout design and construction.
• Ability to actively manage the design and construction process 
• Griffin Structures, serving as the Client’s Program/Construction Manager for the project, is able to exercise its considerable design management, construction expertise, and management capabilities throughout the planning, design, permitting, and ultimately during the actual construction process without a conflict of interest.