Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC).

D-051, Letter from Owner’s Advisor Concerning Bonds and Insurance—Design-Build, is a vital tool for Owner’s Advisors in Design-Build projects, providing standardized model language to request instructions from Owners regarding bonds and insurance requirements. This document streamlines the preparation of Proposal Documents and Design-Build Contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while addressing critical risk management considerations. It includes detailed guidance, attachments, and references to other EJCDC documents to facilitate customization for project-specific needs, helping Owners reduce costs, mitigate risks, and ensure proper coverage. Perfect for professionals seeking clarity and efficiency in managing bonds and insurance in Design-Build projects.

EJCDC includes the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Council of Engineering Companies, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the participation of more than fifteen other professional engineering design, construction, owner, legal, and risk management organizations.

EJCDC documents are delivered in Microsoft Word format (file extension *.docx) and sometimes Microsoft Excel format (file extension *.xlsx). Microsoft Word and Excel are required if you wish to edit the files.