Evaluation of Design Program Clause Samples

Evaluation of Design Program. The DB shall schedule and conduct meetings with TFC andany other necessary members of the Project Team to discuss and review the Design Program and otherinformation provided by TFC pursuant to Section 3.1, above. The DB shall thereafter again meet withTFC to discuss a preliminary evaluation of Design Program. The preliminary evaluation shall address possible alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project and include the DB’s recommendations, if any, with regard to accelerated or fast-track scheduling, procurement, or phased construction. The preliminary evaluation shall consider cost information, constructability, and procurement and construction scheduling issues. 4.2.1.1 After the DB meets with TFC and presents the preliminary evaluation, the DB shall provide a written report to TFC, summarizing the DB’s evaluation of Design Program. The report shall also include: 4.2.1.1.1 allocations of program alignments, detailing each alignment and their location, linear mileage and acreage; 4.2.1.1.2 a preliminary Cost Estimate, and, if necessary, recommendations to adjust Design Program to conform to the Budget; 4.2.1.1.3 a preliminary schedule, which shall include proposed design milestones; dates for receiving additional information from, or for work to be completed by, TFC; anticipated date for the DB’s Proposal; and dates of periodic design review sessions with TFC; and 4.2.1.1.4 List of all regulatory permits, clearances, authorities with jurisdiction and other administrative procedures necessary to proceed with construction of the program. These activities shall be included in the preliminary schedule and updated on no less than a monthly basis. 4.2.1.2 TFC shall review the DB’s written report and, if acceptable, provide the DB with written consent to proceed to the development of the Construction Documents as described in Section 4.2.5. The consent to proceed shall not be understood to modify Design Program unless TFC and DB execute a Change Order.