2008 Predesign Manual
Entire Predesign Manual document (1.4 megabyte PDF)
Section 1 – General Information about Predesigns
- 1.1 Introduction to the Predesign Study
- Purpose of the Predesign Study
- Types of Studies
- What Questions do Predesigns Answer?
- Figure 1: Initial Capital Budget Request Components
- What Does Predesign Involve?
- Benefits of Predesign
- When is a Predesign Study Required?
- Use of Consultants
- Audience
- Overview
- Study Type 1 – Projects Between $1 Million and $5 Million
- Study Type 2 – Projects Greater than $5 Million
- Predesign Study Funding Standards
- 1.2 Predesign Review Process
- Timing of Submittal
- Review and Approval Authority
- Review Process
- 1.3 Other Considerations
- Building Quality Standards
- Energy Conservation
- LEED Requirements
- Coordination on Information Technology
- Coordination with the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation
Section 2 – Contents of a Predesign Study
- 2.1 Sections of a Predesign Study
- The Predesign Report is an Eight-Part Report with an Appendix.
- 2.2 Executive Summary
- 2.3 Project Analysis
- Operational Needs
- Explore Alternatives
- Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
- Select an Alternative
- Scope and Project Description of Preferred Alternative
- Issues Identification
- Prior Planning and History
- Stakeholders
- Project Description
- Implementation Approach
- Project Management
- Schedule
- 2.4 Program Analysis
- Assumptions
- Existing Facilities Inventory
- Space Needs Assessment
- Space Requirements
- Future Requirements
- Codes/Regulations
- 2.5 Site Analysis
- Evaluating Potential Sites
- Minimizing Costly Mitigation Requirements
- Acquisition Process
- Projects without Selected Sites
- Preferred Site(s)
- 2.6 Project Budget Analysis
- Project Cost Estimate
- Relate the Budget to the Scope of Work
- Effective Utilization of Space
- Cost Estimating versus Cost Planning
- Projects Outside Cost Control Ranges
- Funding Sources
- 2.7 Master Plan and Policy Coordination
- Thurston County Master Plans
- Other Significant State Requirements
- 2.8 Facility Operations and Maintenance Requirements
- Operating Budget Impacts
- 2.9 Project Drawings/Diagrams
- Site Plans
- Building Plans
- Building Volumes
- 2.10 Appendix
- A - Predesign Checklist
- B - Program Analysis Section Detail
- C - Site Analysis Section Detail
- D - Project Budget Analysis Section Detail
- E - Guidelines for Preparing Capital Project Cost Estimates
- F - Forms
- CBS004 – Predesign Capital Project Request Report Summary Word version
- C3 – Benefit and Life Cycle Cost Analysis Summary Word version
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