covered project delivery contract
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United States Code
49 U.S.C. § 47142 — under this chapter (2 versions over time)
Covered Project Delivery Contract Defined.—In this section, the term "covered project delivery contract" means—
(1) an agreement that provides for both design and construction of a project by a contractor through alternative project delivery methods, including construction manager-at-risk and progressive design build; or
(2) a single contract for the delivery of a whole project that—
(A) includes, at a minimum, the sponsor, builder, and architect-engineer as parties that are subject to the terms of the contract;
(B) aligns the interests of all the parties to the contract with respect to the project costs and project outcomes; and
(C) includes processes to ensure transparency and collaboration among all parties to the contract relating to project costs and project outcomes.