Contents
2.1. Introduction 9
2.2. Guidelines 13
2.2.1. Need to Engage an Architect 15
2.2.2. How Do We Know if Someone is an Architect 15
2.2.3. Guidelines (for Engagement of Architects) 16
2.2.4. Why are Guidelines Needed 17
2.2.5. Who are the Guidelines for 17
2.2.6. How to Use the Guidelines 18
2.3. Me.thods 19
2.3.1. Quality-based Selection 21
2.3.2. Interview and Nomination for Comprehensive Service/ 21
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Architectural Service
2.3.3. Expression of Interest (EOI) for Comprehensive Service/ 21
Architectural Service
2.3.4. Request for Proposal (RFP)for Comprehensive Service/ 22
Architectural Service
2.3.5. Architectural Design Competitions (ADC) 24
2.3.6. Pre-determined Fee Band 24
2.3.7. Probity 25
2.3.8. Sketch Explaining the Process of Engagement of Architects 25
2.3.9. Tabulation of Methods for the Engagement of Architects 26
2.4. Method One: Interview and Nomination for 29
Comprehensive Service/ Architectural Service
2.4.1. What are an Interview and Nomination 31
2.4.2. Whom is this Method Best Suited to 31
2.4.3. Client's Preparation and Responsibility 31
2.4.4. Architects' Response 33
2.4.5. Selection Process 33
2.4.6. Appointment of the Architect 34
2.5. Method Two: Expression of Interest (EOI) for 35
Comprehensive Service/ Architectural Service
2.5.1. What is the EOI Method? 37
2.5.2. Whom is this Method Best Suited to 37
2.5.3. Clients Preparations and Responsibilities 38
2.5.3.1. Design Brief 39
2.5.3.2. Project Schedule/ Timelines 40
2.5.3.3. Project Budget 40
2.5.3.4. Scope of Service 40
2.5.3.5. Submission Formats and Timeframes 41
2.5.3.6. Value Additions/ Specific Requirements 41
2.5.3.7. EOI Evaluation Criteria 41
2.5.3.8. Client-Architect Contract 42
2.5.3.9. Feedback by Client 42
2.5.4. Architect's Response 42
2.5.5. Shortlisting Process 43
2.5.6. Appointment/ Shortlisting of Architect 44
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2.6. Method Three: Request for Proposal (RFP) for 45
Comprehensive Service/ Architectural Service
2.6.1. What is RFP 47
2.6.2. Whom is this Method Best Suited to 47
2.6.3. Clients Preparation and Responsibility 47
2.6.3.1. Design Brief 49
2.6.3.2. Project Schedule/ Timelines 49
2.6.3.3. Project Budget 50
2.6.3.4. Scope of Service 50
2.6.3.5. Submission Formats and Timeframes 50
2.6.3.6. Value Additions/ Specific Requirements 51
2.6.3.7. Concept Note/ Design Response 51
2.6.3.8. RFP Evaluation Criteria 52
2.6.3.9. Client-Architect Contract 52
2.6.3.10. Feedback by_ Client 53
2.6.4. Architect's Response 53
2.6.5. Selection Process 53
2.6.6. Appointment of Architect 55
2.7. Architectural Design Competition 57
2.7.1. Preface 59
2.7.2. Step-By-Step Procedure for Conduct of Competition -(For Private Institutions, Private Promoters/ Government, Quasi-Government Agencies, PSUs & NGO's) 60
2.7.3. Code-Fundamentals, Rules, Regulations & Formats 62
2.7.4. Code Guidelines 62
2.7.5. Initial Announcement 66
2.8. Model Template for 69
"Architectural Ideas Open Competition"
2.8.1. Invitation 71
2.8.2. Eligibility 71
2.8.3. Approval of Conditions 72
2.8.4. Persons Ineligible 72
2.8.5. Project Brief 72
2.8.6. Entering In the Competition 72
2.8.7. Jury 72
2.8.8. Prizes and Mentions 73
2.8.9. Anonymity 73
2.8.10. Queries & Clarifications 73
2.8.11. Submission of Designs 73
2.8.12. Disqualification 74
2.8.13. Judging Procedure 74
2.8.14. Announcement of Award & Exhibition 75
2.8.15. Returning Entries 75
2.8.16. Rights 75
2.8.17. Settlement of Disputes 76
2.8.18. Timeline 76
2.9. Model Template for " Architectural 81
Open Single-Stage Open Competition"
2.9.1. Invitation 83
2.9.2. Eligibility: 83
2.9.3. Architects I Firms Eligible for Competition 83
2.9.4. Approval of Conditions 84
2.9.5. Public Announcement for Enrolment & Pre-Qualification of Architects84
2.9.6. Pre-Qualification Parameters 84
2.9.7. Shortlisting of Empanelled Architects/ Firms 85
2.9.8. Persons Ineligible 85
2.9 .9. Jury Selection Process 86
2.9.10. Submission of Designs as 'Hardcopies' or as 'Online'. 86
2.9.11. Quality Criteria (Based on Design & Presentation) - 87
80% Weightage
2.9.12. Cost Criteria (Based on Quoted Fee) - 20% Weightage 87
2.9.13. Final Selection [QCBS Formula - Quality and 87
Cost Based Selection]
2.9.14. Honorarium 88
2.9.15. Disqualification 88
2.9.16. Announcement of Award & Exhibition 88
2.9.17. Returning Entries 88
2.9.18. Rights 88
2.9.19. Settlement of Disputes 88
2.9.20. Timeline 89
2.10. Model Template for" Architectural Single 93
Stage Limited Competition"
2.10.1. Invitation 95
2.10.2. Eligibility 95
2.10.3. COA's Guidelines & Codes 95
2.10.4. Shortlisting and Empanelment of Architects 96
2.10.5. Project Brief & Conditions 96
2.10.6. Persons Ineligible 96
2.10.7. Queries& Clarifications 97
2.10.8. Fixed Fees: 97
2.10.9. Submission of Design as ·on-Line' 97
2.10.10. Quality Criteria (Based on Design & Presentation) - 97
100% Weightage
2.10.11. Final Selection 98
2.10.12. Disqualification 98
2.10.13. Announcement of Award & Exhibition 98
2.10.14. Returning Entries 99
2.10.15. Rights 99
2.10.16. Settlement of Disputes 99
2.10.17. Timeline 99
2.11. Model Draft Template for" Architectural 101
Two-Stage open Competition"
2.11.1. Invitation 103
2.11.2. Qualified & Registered Architect 103
2.11.3. COA Code & Guidelines 103
2.11.4. Public Announcement for Enrolment 104
2.11.5. Design Brief & Project Profile Contents 104
2.11.6. Architects I Firms Eligible for Competition 104
2.11.7. Persons Ineligible 105
2.11.8. Fixed Fees & Draft Agreement 105
2.11.9. Jury Selection Process - Two-Stage 105
2.11.10. Submission of Designs as 1Hardcopies' or as 'Online' 107
2.11.11. Final Selection (At Second Stage) 108
Based on Qauality Alone
2.11.12. Remuneration & Award of Contract for Selected Winner 108
2.11.13. Disqualification 109
2.11.14. Announcement of Award & Exhibition 109
2.11.15. Returning Entries 109
2.11.16. Rights 109
2.11.17. Settlement of Disputes 109
2.11.18. Timeline 110
2.12. Appointment of Architect Through 113
EPC Model
2.13. Glossary 117