Common use of Design Basis Report Clause in Contracts

Design Basis Report. Consultant shall provide a narrative report describing for each design discipline its the rationale for the proposed systems. Disciplines shall include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronics and security systems, types of equipment, materials and finishes, and site development and landscaping. The rationale shall include initial costs, lifecycle costs, life expectancy and maintenance considerations. The design basis report shall include, for major building systems or components, i.e. those comprising 25% of all building systems or components, a description of the top two or three options considered, an evaluation of their pros and cons and why the preferred option is recommended.

Design Basis Report. Consultant shall provide a narrative report describing for each design discipline its the rationale for the proposed systems. Disciplines shall include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronics and security systems, types of equipment, materials and finishes, and site development and landscaping. The rationale shall include initial costs, lifecycle costs, life expectancy and maintenance considerations. The design basis report shall include, for major building systems or components, i.e. those comprising 25% of all building systems or components, a description of the top two or three options considered, an evaluation of their pros and cons and why the preferred option is recommended.