EP 1110-2-13
28 Jun 96
Chapter 3
of preparing and reviewing proposed project plans,
structuring the project features into the code of accounts,
Civil Works Project Planning and
developing preliminary cost estimates, holding a
Design Process
Reconnaissance Review Conference (RRC) with a
Technical Review Conference (TRC), if appropriate,
and developing the engineering effort and budget
required for the feasibility phase and the Initial Project
3-1. General
Management Plan (IPMP). The reconnaissance phase
ends with certification of the reconnaissance report.
The civil works planning and design process for a new
dam is continuous, although the level of intensity and
3-4. Feasibility Phase
technical detail varies with the progression through the
different phases of project development and
A feasibility study is conducted to investigate and
implementation. The phases of the process are
recommend a solution to the problem based on technical
reconnaissance, feasibility, preconstruction engineering
evaluation of alternatives and includes a baseline cost
and design (PED), construction and finally the
estimate and a design and construction schedule which
operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and
are the basis for congressional authorization. The
rehabilitation (OMRR&R). A brief description is given
feasibility study is cost-shared with the local sponsor
below. For more detailed guidance regarding each
and should be completed in 3 to 4 years. All of the
phase, refer to ER 1110-2-1150.
project OMRR&R and dam safety requirements should
be identified and discussed with the sponsor and State
3-2.
Problem
and
Study
during the feasibility phase. A turnover plan (discussed
Authorization
in paragraph 3-1h), for non-Federal operated dams, that
establishes a definite turnover point of the dam to the
The typical civil works project has its beginning when
sponsor should be documented in the IPMP and in the
a problem is perceived or experienced which is beyond
Feasibility Report (ER 1105-2-100).
the capability of local interests to alleviate and therefore
Federal assistance is requested. At the request of one
3-5. Preconstruction Engineering and Design
of its members, Congress may authorize a study of the
Phase
problem (ER 1105-2-100).
The PED phase is conducted to verify, complete and
3-3. Reconnaissance Phase
document detailed design studies of a project as
authorized or proposed with the Feasibility Report.
A reconnaissance study is conducted to determine
Design costs for the PED phase are shared in the same
whether or not the problem has a solution acceptable to
percentage as construction. During the PED phase,
local interests for which there is a Federal interest and
which generally requires a period of about 2 years,
if so whether planning should proceed to the feasibility
activities necessary to ready the project for construction
phase. The reconnaissance study is Federally funded
including preparation of plans and specifications (P&S)
and is limited to 12 months with extension to
for the first construction contract are completed. It may
18 months under unusual circumstances. During the
be determined during the PED phase that a General
reconnaissance phase, engineering assessments of
Design Memorandum (GDM) or General Reevaluation
alternatives are made to determine if they will function
Report (GRR) is necessary because the project has
safely, reliably, efficiently and economically. Each
changed substantially since administration review of the
alternative should be evaluated to determine if it is
feasibility report (with engineering appendix) or
practical to construct, operate, and maintain. Several
authorization, the project was authorized without a
sites should be evaluated and preliminary designs
feasibility report, there is a need to readdress project
prepared for each site for cost estimating purposes.
formulation, or there is a need to reassess project plans
These preliminary designs should include the dam, the
due to changes in administration policy (ER 1110-2-
foundation for the dam and appurtenant structures and
1150 will be followed).
the reservoir rim. The reconnaissance phase consists
3-1
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