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DESIGN 2.0 Schematic Design (DBB)

Design-Bid-Build
(DBB)
2.1 Initiate Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Activities as
0.0 General Required
1.0 Predesign
When directed, conduct data collection, public and agency scoping, public meetings, agency consultations
2.0 Schematic Design
and other required activities.
3.0 Design
Development

4.0 Construction
Documents
2.2 Design Concepts Assessment
Design-Build (DB)

Information Present and revise, as needed, site-integrated massing and architectural design concepts based on the
Contextual Analysis and/or Project Program. NPS will verify that design concepts are in compliance with the
CONSTRUCTION completed Contextual Analysis Form and/or Project Program.

In consultation with NPS, choose Final Design Concepts for further development into Schematic Design
Tools Alternatives.
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Site Index 2.3 Develop Schematic Design Alternatives

Utilizing Final Design Concepts, develop Schematic Design Alternatives that meet all Project Program and
Sustainability requirements, address contextual parameters, and do not exceed available construction
funding.

Prepare the Class C Construction Cost Estimate for each Schematic Design Alternative using the Class C
Construction Cost Estimate Template and Instructions.

Template:

Class C Construction Cost Estimate Template

Refer to the Class C Construction Cost Estimate Template Instructions.

Sample: Class C Construction Cost Estimate Sample (pdf)

Guidance: Cost Estimating Requirements Handbook (pdf)

2.4 Prepare Draft EA or EIS

When directed, prepare draft EA or EIS document and related compliance documentation (Biological
Assessment, Statement of Findings for Wetlands and/or Floodplains), as required.

When directed, prepare draft Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Programmatic Agreement (PA) for State
Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) / Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and, if necessary, Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP).

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When directed, facilitate informational public house / public meetings.

2.5 Conduct Schematic Value Based Decision-Making

Conduct a Conceptual Stage Value Analysis study to analyze the Schematic Design Alternatives.

NPS will select the Schematic Design Preferred Alternative based on the recommendations of the Conceptual
Stage Value Analysis study.

Prepare Value Analysis Report.

Templates:

VA Report
VA Templates

2.6 Fully Develop Schematic Design Preferred Alternative

Develop the Schematic Design Preferred Alternative and prepare the Basis of Design Report in sufficient
detail to provide adequate data for preparation of the Class B Construction Cost Estimate.

Prepare an Energy Use Estimate for the Fully Developed Schematic Design Preferred Alternative.

2.7 Complete NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (Schematic Design Portion)

Working collaboratively within the integrated design team, complete the Schematic Design portion of the NPS
Project Sustainability Checklist.

Templates:

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (based on LEED™ version 2.2)

NPS Project Sustainability Checklist (based on LEED™ version 2009)

2.8 Prepare Class B Construction Cost Estimate

Prepare the Class B Construction Cost Estimate on the Fully Developed Schematic Design Preferred
Alternative using the Class B Construction Cost Estimate Template and Instructions. Confirm that the project
cost is within available funds.

Template:

Class B Construction Cost Estimate Template

Refer to the Class B Construction Cost Estimate Template Instructions.

Sample: Class B Construction Cost Estimate Sample (pdf)

Guidance: Cost Estimating Requirements Handbook (pdf)

2.9 Schematic Design Deliverables

2.9.1 Submit 100% Draft Schematic Design Documents for Review:

Schematic Design Alternatives

Class C Construction Cost Estimate for each Schematic Design Alternative
Value Analysis Report
Fully Developed Schematic Design Preferred Alternative
Site and Utility Plans
Building Floor Plans Elevations and Sections
Basis of Design Report
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Basis of Design Report
Energy Use Estimate
NPS Project Sustainability Checklist
Class B Construction Cost Estimate

2.9.2 Resolve 100% Draft Schematic Design Review Comments

Resolve all review comments and incorporate resolutions into the Final Schematic Design Documents.
Submit the Final Schematic Design Documents and written responses to review comments, utilizing the
NPS review form, within 15 calendar days of receipt of comments.
2.9.2.1 Prepare and Submit Development Advisory Board (DAB) Support Documents

Prepare and submit the following DAB Support Documents:

Proposed Design Development and Construction Document Value Analysis activities on

remaining key decisions.
Discussion focused on how the cost of major project features, systems, assets, equipment
and finishes of this project compares with similar construction project costs in the local
market area.
Five or fewer graphics providing an overview of the project in electronic format:
Existing Conditions Plan - location plan
Site Plan
Building Plans for each level
Building Elevations
Building and Site Selections
Information required to update the Environmental Screening Form (ESF)

2.9.3 Response Memorandum

Prepare and submit response memorandum, when required, to DAB review questions within 15
calendar days of receipt of DAB comments.

2.10 Compliance Deliverables

2.10.1 Submit Draft Compliance Documents for NPS Review

EA or EIS
Biological Assessment, Statement of Findings for Wetlands and/or Floodplains
MOA or PA (Review of compliance drawings and supportive narrative may be required, see
paragraph 3.5.1.)

2.10.2 Incorporate NPS Comments and Revise Draft Compliance Documents for Public
Distribution

2.10.2.1 Incorporate NPS comments and revise EA or draft EIS for public distribution.

2.10.2.2 Release compliance document(s) for public review.

2.10.3 Analyze Public Comments

2.10.3.1 EA - Address Public Comments

2.10.3.1a Address public comments.

2.10.3.1b Prepare and submit Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), including

responses to substantive comments.

2.10.3.2 EIS - Incorporate Public Comments and Revise Draft EIS

2.10.3.2a Work collaboratively with NPS to identify substantive public comments.

2.10.3.2b Incorporate public comments.

2.10.3.2c Prepare and submit draft final EIS for NPS review.

2.10.3.2d Incorporate NPS comments and prepare final EIS for public distribution.

2.10.3.2e Release final EIS.

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2.10.3.2f Prepare Draft Record of Decision (ROD) for NPS review.

2.10.3.2g Incorporate NPS comments and finalize ROD.

2.10.3.2h Distribute ROD to the public.

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