Best Practice No. 2 also indicates the procurement plan should be in harmony with the reasons for choosing DB.

• A. alignment
• B. coherence
• C. harmony
• D. compatibility

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is that the procurement plan should reflect and support why design-build was chosen. When the plan aligns with the reasons for selecting DB, every part of procurement—how firms are selected, how they are evaluated, what contracts look like, how risks are allocated, and how collaboration is encouraged—fits together to achieve those DB goals. That integrated fit is described as harmony: the procurement approach and the DB rationale blend smoothly so the anticipated benefits—such as fast delivery, early contractor involvement, single point of responsibility, and collaborative problem solving—can be realized.

Why this is the best choice: harmony conveys a sense of a seamless, functioning whole where the procurement actions are not just consistent with the DB rationale but actively support and reinforce it. It signals that the plan and the reasons for choosing DB are in step with each other, creating a cohesive path to project success.

Why the other options aren’t as strong: alignment suggests bringing things into agreement, but harmony emphasizes a more integrated, working relationship. Coherence focuses on logical consistency within the plan, but doesn’t explicitly capture the aspect of aligning procurement with the DB rationale. Compatibility means things can work together, but harmony better expresses the idea of a complimentary, synergistic fit between the plan and the DB decision.