(a) A surface storage project identified in the CALFED Bay-Delta Program Record of Decision, dated August 28, 2000, that receives funding pursuant to Division 26.7 (commencing with Section 79700) of the Water Code may use, in addition to any other methods of project delivery otherwise allowable by irrigation districts, county water districts, or other similar water districts by law, the following methods of project delivery:
(1) Construction manager at-risk.
(2) Design-Build, including conventional, progressive, and target price.
(3) Design-build-operate.
(b) The contract shall be awarded on a best value basis or to the lowest responsible bidder.