Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 470.4. Analysis approved

The life cycle cost analysis shall be approved by the public agency before contracts for the construction or renovation of a facility or the construction of an addition are let. A public agency may accept a facility design and shall meet the requirements of this chapter if the design meets the operational requirements of the agency and provides the optimum life cycle cost. The public agency shall retain a copy of the life cycle cost analysis and a statement justifying a design decision both of which shall be available for public inspection at reasonable hours.