§ 2-241. Definitions.

[As used in this division the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed.]

Design-build means the provision of one single administrative entity (a "design-build firm" as defined herein) responsible for design and construction under one contract where services within the scope of the practice of architecture, landscape architecture, or professional engineering as defined by the laws of the State of Florida are performed by a certified architect, certified landscape architect, or certified professional engineer and where those services within the scope of construction contracting as defined by the laws of the State of Florida are performed by a certified or registered contractor.

Design-build contract means a single contract with a design-build firm for the design and construction of a public construction project.

Design-build firm means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity which:

(1)

Is certified under F.S. § 489.119, to engage in contracting through a certified or registered general contractor, or a certified or registered building contractor as the qualifying agent; and

(2)

Is certified under F.S. § 471.023, to practice or to offer to practice engineering;

(3)

Certified under F.S. § 481.219, to practice or to offer to practice architecture; or

(4)

Certified under F.S. § 481.319, to practice or to offer to practice landscape architecture.

Design criteria package means concise, performance-oriented drawings or specifications for a public construction project. The purpose of the design criteria package is to furnish sufficient information so as to permit design-build firms to prepare a bid or a response to Lake County's request for proposals, or to permit the county to enter into a negotiated design-build contract. The design criteria package shall specify such performance-based criteria as are appropriate for the project which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)

The legal description of the site,

(2)

Survey information concerning the site,

(3)

Location,

(4)

Net interior space requirements,

(5)

Material quality standards,

(6)

Schematic layouts,

(7)

Conceptual design criteria of the project,

(8)

Cost or budget constraints,

(9)

Design and construction schedules,

(10)

Site development requirements,

(11)

Provisions for landscaping,

(12)

Grading,

(13)

Utilities,

(14)

Storm water retention and disposal,

(15)

Parking requirements, and any other criteria applicable to the project.

The design criteria package may include graphics indicating the site plan, survey dimensions, contours, access roads, setbacks, and preferred massing of the building elements.

Design criteria professional means an individual or a firm holding a current certificate of registration or authorization under:

(1)

F.S. Ch. 481, to practice architecture or landscape architecture; or

(2)

F.S. Ch. 471, to practice engineering; and

(3)

Is employed by, or under contract to, the county for the provision of professional architectural services, landscape architectural services, or engineering services in connection with the preparation of a design criteria package.

Habitable structure means a structure such as an office or other building suitable to be occupied or inhabited by persons, either for part of each day only, as for an office, or on a twenty-four hour per day basis, as for a residential building.

Project means that fixed capital outlay project described in the public announcement including, but not limited to:

(1)

Individual facilities;

(2)

Grouping of facilities;

(3)

Minor construction, rehabilitation, and renovation activities;

(4)

Resurfacing of roads;

(5)

Bridge rehabilitation or replacement;

(6)

New bridge construction; and

(7)

New construction or reconstruction of roads.

(Ord. No. 1990-17, § 1, 9-18-90)