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3.12.2 The estimate will be prepared as a Type K estimate when the
national labor rates database is used. The estimate will be prepared as
a Type A estimate when a site specific labor rates database is used.
The estimate will be organized in the Work Breakdown Structure
(WBS) established during the estimate creation process.
3.12.3 The estimate will be current, complete and accurate, reflecting
the information contained in the design documents of the associated
submittal. The level of detail contained in the estimate will be
Figure 3-13
consistent with the level of detail contained in the other elements of the
USARC, Arden Hills,
submittal. Square meter (SM) pricing and lump sum (LS) allowances
Minnesota
may be used to price elements without sufficient design to warrant
more detailed pricing methods.
3.12.4 Project escalation from the date of the estimate to the midpoint
of construction shall be expressed as an Owner Cost applied to the
project at the highest appropriate title level. Projects having more than
one phase may require separate escalation values. The effective date
of project supporting databases (Unit Prices, Labor and Equipment)
may not reflect current pricing information for the project area. The
Adjust Pricing feature of MCACES may be used to bring the project
supporting databases to the current date and project area. Cost
Escalation Tables and Area Cost Factor Tables will be provided by
the Government to determine the applicable adjustment factors.
3.12.5 Design contingency may be applied at early design stages,
depending on the amount of design anticipated outside MDS criteria.
See specific design submittal requirements for applicable percentages.
When used, assign this contingency as either an Owner Cost before
Escalation or a Prime Contractor Indirect Cost after Bond, as the
estimating software allows. DD Form 1391 typically provides a
construction cost contingency: % for new construction and 10% for
add/alter projects. No other contingencies are allowed.
3.12.6 For requirements on separation of MCAR and OMAR
funding in cost estimates, see Section 1.10 of this Guide.
3.13.1 Energy conservation through building design has received a
great deal of attention in recent times. Tremendous potential exists for
trimming energy consumption and operating costs in both new and
existing buildings. As such, it is the most current directive for energy
management. Additional energy conservation measures are
incorporated in "Sustainable Design Guidelines", applicable to AR
projects. See Section 2.2.3., and below. UFC 3-400-01 Design and
Energy Conservation, Supp. applies to all new and renovated facility
design.
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