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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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Prepare the Class C Construction Cost Estimate for each Schematic Design Alternative using the Class C
Construction Cost Estimate Template and Instructions.
Template:
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.
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.
Templates:
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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.
Working collaboratively within the integrated design team, complete the Schematic Design portion of the NPS
Project Sustainability Checklist.
Templates:
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.
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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 response memorandum, when required, to DAB review questions within 15
calendar days of receipt of DAB comments.
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.
2.10.3.2c Prepare and submit draft final EIS for NPS review.
2.10.3.2d Incorporate NPS comments and prepare final EIS for public distribution.
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