Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

21040.10 Project Design

• Project design is the process that converts the concepts outlined in COBCP’s into a set of plans and specifications that will allow the project to be constructed. The planning process for major capital outlay projects is divided into two major sections:

  • Preliminary plans (or design drawings) include site plans, architectural floor plans, elevations, outline specifications, and cost estimates. This stage in planning is identified in order to review architectural and engineering input to ensure the project still meets facility objectives and is consistent with legislative scope and cost. Preliminary plans shall be reviewed by DOFDepartment Of Finance and approved by the State Public Works Board (SPWB).

  • Working drawings (or construction documents) are preliminary plans with full architectural and engineering detail. These plans are developed in sufficient detail to instruct any construction organization how to build the project and identify what materials and equipment must be approved by DOFDepartment Of Finance before any construction can take place.