Document background
The Design Build Lump Sum Contract is a specialized agreement used in construction projects where the client seeks to transfer both design and construction responsibility to a single contractor for a fixed price. This contract type is particularly suitable for projects in Saudi Arabia where certainty of cost is a priority and where the employer wishes to have a single point of responsibility for project delivery. The document incorporates essential elements of Saudi Arabian law, including Sharia compliance, local building codes, and construction regulations. It is structured to provide comprehensive coverage of design obligations, construction requirements, payment mechanisms, quality standards, and dispute resolution procedures. This contract type is commonly used in complex construction projects where the employer has clear project requirements but wishes to benefit from the contractor's design expertise while maintaining cost certainty.
