Tex.
Gov't Code Section 2166.153
Contents of Project Analysis
(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 (Acquisition of Historic Structures) 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 (Evaluation of Energy Alternatives), 2166.403 (Alternative Energy and Energy-efficient Architectural and Engineering Design in New Building Construction), and 2166.408 (Evaluation of Architectural and Engineering Design Alternatives); 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 (Purpose of Subchapter), Chapter 2165 (State Buildings, Grounds, and Property); 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.
Source:
Section 2166.153 — Contents of Project Analysis, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2166.htm#2166.153 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
