What format are DBIA's Design-Build Model Contract available in?
Microsoft Word: This version is downloadable and can be edited as needed; please note copyright:
Your files are available to view and download for 1 year from the date of purchase and, in accordance with the DBIA License Agreement, you acknowledge that DBIA Construction Documents are protected by the copyright laws of the United States and you have a limited nonexclusive license to: (a) Use DBIA Contract Documents on any number of machines owned, leased or rented by your company or organization; (b) Use DBIA Contract Documents in printed form for bona fide contract purposes; and (c) Copy DBIA Contract Documents into any machine readable or printed form for backup or modification purposes in support of your permitted use.
Do you offer sample versions of DBIA Design-Build Model Contracts?
No. DBIA does not offer reviewable contracts. Sample copies are available for educational or instructional purposes, please contact Patricia Carpio by phone at 202-454-7501 or by email at pcarpio@dbia.org for details.
Are DBIA Contracts Returnable?
Electronic and Downloadable products are not returnable. This includes all downloadable contracts, forms and CDs. We can exchange the contracts for one that better fits your project but no refunds will be issued.
How will I receive the DBIA Design-Build Model Contracts once I purchase them?
CD orders in the Continental United States are sent via Federal Express Ground or Standard Overnight for Rush Deliveries. International Orders are sent via USPS International Priority or Express Mail International for Rush Deliveries.
Microsoft Word downloadable documents are accessible through your DBIA personal profile. Once you are logged in, go to the top right hand corner of the screen and click on the "View Profile" tab. You will see a set of tabs at the top of the page, click on the "View Downloads" tab. The files you ordered will be stored there.
Your files are available to view and download for 1 year from the date of purchase and, in accordance with the DBIA License Agreement, you acknowledge that DBIA Construction Documents are protected by the copyright laws of the United States and you have a limited nonexclusive license to: (a) Use DBIA Contract Documents on any number of machines owned, leased or rented by your company or organization; (b) Use DBIA Contract Documents in printed form for bona fide and (c) Copy DBIA Contract Documents into any machine readable or printed form for backup or modification purposes in support of your permitted use.
If you do not see the files or are having problems downloading the documents, please contact Patricia Carpio at pcarpio@DBIA.org or by phone at 202-454-7501. We will arrange to have the files sent to you.
The DBIA Design-Build Model Contracts were last updated between 1998 & 2001. DBIA is in the process of updating and revamping all current contracts and forms.
New Contracts - Updated 05/15/2009 = The following contracts were updated and released in May 2009:
- Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner & Design-Builder - Lump Sum – 525
- Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner & Design-Builder - Cost + Fee with an Option for a GMP - 530
- Standard Form of General Conditions of Contract Between Owner & Design-Builder - 535
- Three new exhibits on Insurance, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Sustainability (with provisions on LEED Certification)
Will I be contacted when the other new contracts are updated?
If you have purchased the contracts in the past you will be contacted. Please contact Patricia Carpio at 202-454-7501 or by email at pcarpio@dbia.org to have your name added to the contact list if you have not purchased in the past.