California Code, Public Contract Code - PCC § 6952

(a) Subject to the limitations of this chapter, the San Diego Association of Governments may utilize the alternative project delivery methods for public transit projects within the jurisdiction of the San Diego Association of Governments.

(b) The San Diego Association of Governments may enter into an alternative project delivery method contract pursuant to this chapter if, after evaluation of the traditional design-bid-build process of construction and of the alternative project delivery method in a public meeting, the San Diego Association of Governments makes a written finding that use of the alternative project delivery method on the specific project under consideration will accomplish one or more of the following objectives:  reduce project costs, expedite the project's completion, or provide features not achievable through the design-bid-build method.  This finding must be made prior to the San Diego Association of Governments entering into an alternative project delivery method contract.  In the alternative project delivery method proposal, the written findings shall be included as part of any application for state funds pursuant to this chapter.