OWNER RESOURCES
Capital programs are complex. Finding clear, practical information shouldn’t be.
Public owners are asked to make complex decisions about planning, procurement, contracts, budgets, schedules, compliance, project delivery, risk and community commitments, often while managing entirely different day-to-day responsibilities.
RW Solutions created this resource center to make some of that information easier to find, understand and use.
Here you’ll find practical tools developed from real program experience, links to trusted industry and regulatory resources, examples from other public agencies, and perspectives designed to help owners ask better questions and make more informed decisions.
Our goal isn’t simply to help deliver successful projects. It’s to leave owners stronger, more informed and better equipped for the next one.
OWNER RESOURCE CENTER
Start With the Question You’re Trying to Solve.
Explore resources by topic—from early bond planning through procurement, compliance, project delivery and program controls.
PROGRAM PLANNING
Building the structure behind a successful capital program.
- Bond planning
- Program development
- Team structure
- Consultant sequencing
- Program Management Plans
PROCUREMENT
Making public procurement easier to navigate.
- Oregon procurement
- Consultant procurement
- Public improvements
- Alternative contracting
- Procurement planning
COMPLIANCE
Practical information for Oregon public works administration.
- Public works determination
- Prevailing wage
- Certified payroll
- Bond Spend down requirements
PROJECT DELIVERY
Understanding what changes when the delivery method changes.
- CM/GC
- Design-Build
- Progressive Design-Build
- Owner responsibilities
- Delivery strategy
Turning program information into useful information.
- PMIS
- Budgets
- Schedules
- Dashboards
- Reporting
- Workflows
- Project controls
OWNER LEADERSHIP
Resources that help owners build knowledge, teams and industry connections.
- Public agency examples
- CMAA resources
- DBIA resources
- Industry connections
OREGON FOCUSED
OWNER-CENTERED
PRACTICAL TOOLS
TRUSTED SOURCES
UPDATED REGULARLY
LAST RESOURCE REVIEW: AUGUST 2026
BUILD THE RIGHT TEAM AT THE RIGHT TIME
OWNER RESOURCE
The sequence matters.
A successful bond program begins well before construction. Financial advisors, bond counsel, program managers, architects, communications teams, contractors and other specialists each have a role, but bringing them into the program at the right time can be just as important as who you hire.
This quick-reference roadmap gives public owners a practical look at when key consultants are typically engaged, how their roles overlap and where early coordination can strengthen the program.
Use it as a starting point for planning your team, procurement strategy and path from bond development through project delivery.
Practical guidance for building an informed, coordinated bond program team.
PUBLIC AGENCY EXAMPLES
Want to See How Other Public Owners Have Done It?
These are independently developed public solicitations, provided only as reference examples to help owners understand how peer agencies address similar program needs.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
RW Solutions resources are provided for general educational purposes and are not legal advice. RW Solutions did not prepare, modify, or endorse these public solicitation documents. Owners should confirm requirements against current statutes, rules, BOLI guidance and their own legal/procurement advisors.
INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
Learn From the Organizations Advancing the Industry.
Capital programs benefit from strong connections to independent organizations dedicated to public works best practices and owner education.
Insights for Owners Who Want to Understand the “Why.”
PMIS + PROJECT CONTROLS
Deep-dive perspectives on the strategic thinking required to lead successful bond programs in a complex public environment.
Building the Right Program Management Structure
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
From Bond Promise to Program Plan
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
What Owners Should Understand About Project Delivery
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
Why Program Controls Matter Before Construction Starts
CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT
Trusted Resources
Good Owner’s Representation knows where reliable answers can be found. These organizations provide industry-leading guidance for public capital programs.
INDUSTRY / REGULATORY RESOURCE
OREGON BUREAU OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES
Prevailing Wage + Public Works guidance for contracting agencies.
INDUSTRY / REGULATORY RESOURCE
OREGON PROCUREMENT MANUAL
Public Contracting guidance from DAS Procurement.
INDUSTRY / REGULATORY RESOURCE
CMAA OWNER REFERENCE LIBRARY
Reference library specifically designed for capital project owners.
INDUSTRY / REGULATORY RESOURCE
DBIA OWNER EDUCATION
Design-Build best practices and resources for public entities.