Chapter 1 – General Administration

15040.6 Product Development and Management Branch

• The PDMB oversees the daily operations of design, construction, activation, contract closeout, and claims management for new State prisons and existing facilities repair/renovation projects. The Branch provides policy direction to diverse program areas of construction operations including site selection, project management, architectural/engineering services, construction management, contract solicitation/negotiation, quality assurance, and claims management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Plan, design, and construct new facilities and renovate existing facilities.

  • Develop design and construction proposals for capital outlay.

  • Develop and administer design, construction, and project management and contract strategies, policies, and procedures.

  • Develop joint powers agreements with local jurisdictions for on-site and off-site utilities.

  • Negotiate scope and fees for construction and consultant contracts and interagency agreements.

  • Negotiation, resolution of cost claims, and arbitration support to OLAOffice of Legal Affairs.