Section 3.07 - Notice to Proceed(1)Issuance of Notice to Proceed. The Inspector General shall issue a Notice to Proceed to use design build to an awarding authority once the awarding authority has met the requirements as prescribed by the Inspector General. At a minimum, the awarding authority will be required to demonstrate that it has the authority and capacity to proceed; that it has a plan and procedures to effectively procure and manage the project; that it has retained a qualified designer; and, that it has procedures to ensure fairness in competition, evaluation, selection, and reporting.(2) After receiving a notice to proceed, an awarding authority may use design build for the specific public works project. The awarding authority shall procure a design build firmina manner consistent with M.G.L. c. 149A, §§ 17 through 20 and 945 CMR 3.00.