Contents of Project Analysis

Sec. 2166.153. CONTENTS OF PROJECT ANALYSIS. (a) A project analysis consists of: (1) a complete description of the project and a justification of the project prepared by the using agency; (2) a detailed estimate of the amount of space needed to meet the needs of the using agency and to allow for realistic growth; (3) a description of the proposed project prepared by a design professional that: (A) includes schematic plans and outline specifications describing the type of construction and probable materials to be used; and (B) is sufficient to establish the general scope and quality of construction; (4) an estimate of the probable cost of construction; (5) a description of the proposed site of the project and an estimate of the cost of site preparation; (6) an overall estimate of the cost of the project, including necessary funding for life-cycle costing, whole building integrated design, commissioning, and postoccupancy building performance verification; (7) information prepared under Section 2166.451 about historic structures considered as alternatives to new construction; (8) an evaluation of energy alternatives and energy-efficient architectural and engineering design alternatives as required by Sections 2166.401, 2166.403, and 2166.408; and (9) other information required by the commission. (b) A project analysis may include two or more alternative proposals for meeting the using agency's space needs by: (1) new construction; (2) the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing or historic structure; or (3) a combination of new and existing structures. (c) If any part of a project involves the construction or rehabilitation of a building that is to be used primarily as a parking garage or for office space for state government, the project analysis also must include: (1) a description of the amount and location of space in the building that can be made available for lease to private tenants under Subchapter E, Chapter 2165; or (2) a statement of the reason that lease of space in the building to private tenants is not feasible. (d) All estimates involved in the preparation of a project analysis shall be carefully and fully documented and incorporated into the project analysis. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 856 (S.B. 982), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.