Project Advisory 27, January 2015

Module 3 – Feasibility Study Guidelines Update

(The following information replaces Project Advisory 10 from June, 2011.)

This is to serve as a reminder that the MSBA updates its guidelines, forms, and templates from time to time. The updated Feasibility Study Guidelines can be found here on our website. Please note, in addition to minor edits and clarifications, some changes have been made to the following sections:

  • 3.0 Feasibility Study
  • 3.1.2 Educational Program
  • 3.1.4 Evaluation of Existing Conditions
  • 3.1.5 Site Development Requirements
  • 3.1.6 Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives
  • 3.3 Preferred Schematic Report
  • 3.3.2 Evaluation of Existing Conditions
  • 3.3.3 Final Evaluation of Alternatives
  • 3.3.4 Preferred Solution
  • 3.4.2 Facility Assessment Subcommittee Review
  • Appendix 3B – Sample Project Schedule
  • Appendix 3E – Budget Statement for Preferred Solution
  • Appendix 3F – Feasibility Study Checklist

The updated Module 3 – Feasibility Study Guidelines apply to all Core Program projects for which the District submits a Preliminary Design Program (“PDP”) to the MSBA on or after February 1, 2015 unless otherwise instructed in writing by the MSBA Project Manager (“PM”).