UFC 1-300-09N
25 May 2005
CHAPTER 3 PROJECT PHASES
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PROJECT PHASES.
A project progresses through phases from inception to construction completion.
Differing drawing and specification submission requirements characterize the phases.
And, the submission requirement for each phase varies depending upon the project
type (design-bid-build or design-build) and the scope of the project.
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PLANNING PHASE.
The planning phase is the first phase of the project. Documents include the project
program, character and preliminary budgetary cost information, as well as project
justification and impact analyses (often presented in DD1391 format using the
facilities information (e.g., utility connections) and may include collateral equipment lists
and summary descriptions. Drawings are sketches that site the project in the general
geographic area (e.g., on the base), and within the context of the site. Diagrams and
sketches may also be included that suggest the relationships between project
Functional Space Areas, supporting facilities, and/or adjacent or related projects or
existing facilities. They may rely on single line schematics, bubble diagrams, or
graphics included in the facility-type UFC. The planning phase does not typically
include any specification information. The budgetary costs and life cycle costs are
developed following the guidance of the NAVFAC Cost Engineering Policy and
Procedures (www.uscost.net/costengineering) manual. The cost information will
typically include a Life Cycle Cost Analysis justifying the project as programmed by the
activity.
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Design-Build RFP Preparation.
Paragraph 5-6 describes the parts of the Design-Build RFP located on the NAVFAC
Design-Build Master Web Site (http://www.wbdg.org/ndbm.) The design-build RFP can
utilize part of the concept design phase to help define acceptable options for the project
or strictly state functional requirements allowing maximum design flexibility for the
design-build contractor. Stating functional requirements is preferred, but mold the
process to the needs of the using activity.
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DESIGN PHASES.
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Concept Design (10% To 15% Design).
The Concept Design phase gives further definition to the project. The sketches that
accompany the concept design are schematic and show the general arrangement of
spaces as well as the general character of the project. The concept design may also be
the result of a Design Charrette or Function Analysis Concept Development (FACD)
study, which uses value-engineering techniques to help develop concept designs. Or,
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