Final Design Report and Drawings Revise the preliminary design report and drawings to address the review and permitting comments, as needed. RCO may need additional detailed drawings to clarify the design of specific work items. Final design should define the project elements considered essential to meet the project’s goals and objectives in sufficient detail to minimize changes made during construction. Technical Specifications Technical specifications may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. Support all work shown on project drawings with one or more technical specifications to further describe and/or control the work. The construction contractor should know about project materials, technical requirements, project elevations, permit requirements, or any other elements of the proposed project. Clear and detailed technical specifications reduce on-the-ground adjustments and changes that may deviate from the original project objectives. Final Construction Quantities and Costs Construction quantities and costs may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. FBRB-funded projects require a detailed list of work items and quantities as part of the final project design; listing a lump sum cost for the entire project is not acceptable. A detailed breakdown of work quantities typically includes 10 to 40 separate work items, matched with respective estimated quantities. Generate a construction cost estimate for comparison with contractor bids to ensure a competitive bid; any experienced project designer can produce this estimate, traditionally termed “engineer’s estimate.” Contract Bidding Documents and General Contract Conditions Contract bidding documents and contract conditions may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. If you intend to use your own construction crew, this subsection is not applicable; however, the requirements for technical specifications and a detailed list of work items (above) still apply. Bidding documents should include: a bid form, definitions, a proposed agreement (to be between you and contractor), general conditions, special provisions, technical specifications, and the project drawings (usually bound separately).
Final Design Report and Drawings Revise the preliminary design report and drawings to address the review and permitting comments, as needed. RCO may need additional detailed drawings to clarify the design of specific work items. Final design should define the project elements considered essential to meet the project’s goals and objectives in sufficient detail to minimize changes made during construction. Technical Specifications Technical specifications may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. Support all work shown on project drawings with one or more technical specifications to further describe and/or control the work. The construction contractor should know about project materials, technical requirements, project elevations, permit requirements, or any other elements of the proposed project. Clear and detailed technical specifications reduce on-the-ground adjustments and changes that may deviate from the original project objectives. Final Construction Quantities and Costs Construction quantities and costs may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. FBRB-funded projects require a detailed list of work items and quantities as part of the final project design; listing a lump sum cost for the entire project is not acceptable. A detailed breakdown of work quantities typically includes 10 to 40 separate work items, matched with respective estimated quantities. Generate a construction cost estimate for comparison with contractor bids to ensure a competitive bid; any experienced project designer can produce this estimate, traditionally termed “engineer’s estimate.” Contract Bidding Documents and General Contract Conditions Contract bidding documents and contract conditions may be included in the final design report or as a separate document. If you intend to use your own construction crew, this subsection is not applicable; however, the requirements for technical specifications and a detailed list of work items (above) still apply. Bidding documents should include: a bid form, definitions, a proposed agreement (to be between you and contractor), general conditions, special provisions, technical specifications, and the project drawings (usually bound separately).
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