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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2166.153. Contents of Project Analysis

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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,  1 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.

1 V.T.C.A., Government Code § 2165.201 et seq.
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