Which type of Requirements are developed by the Design-builder, but used by Owners in RFP/Bridging documents?

• A. Prescriptive
• B. Bridging
• C. Performance
• D. Open-Book

Answer: (A)

Bridging documents. In design-build procurement, the design-builder crafts a set of bridging documents that communicate the project’s design intent, space/programmatic needs, performance criteria, constraints, and approach. The owner then uses these bridging documents in the RFP to solicit proposals, evaluate options, and align proposals with the project’s goals. This arrangement lets the owner preserve design flexibility while ensuring proposals meet the required outcomes.

Prescriptive requirements are too detail-specific and limit how the design-builder can meet the needs. Performance requirements describe outcomes but are not the package the design-builder typically produces for the RFP. Open-book refers to a pricing/procurement approach, not a type of requirement.