Sec. 2166.153.  CONTENTS OF PROJECT ANALYSIS.  (a)  A project analysis consists of:
(1)  a complete description of the project and a justification of the project prepared by the using agency;
(2)  a detailed estimate of the amount of space needed to meet the needs of the using agency and to allow for realistic growth;
(3)  a description of the proposed project prepared by a design professional that:
(A)  includes schematic plans and outline specifications describing the type of construction and probable materials to be used; and
(B)  is sufficient to establish the general scope and quality of construction;
(4)  an estimate of the probable cost of construction;
(5)  a description of the proposed site of the project and an estimate of the cost of site preparation;
(6)  an overall estimate of the cost of the project, including necessary funding for life-cycle costing, whole building integrated design, commissioning, and postoccupancy building performance verification;
(7)  information prepared under Section 2166.451 about historic structures considered as alternatives to new construction;
(8)  an evaluation of energy alternatives and energy-efficient architectural and engineering design alternatives as required by Sections 2166.401, 2166.403, and 2166.408; and
(9)  other information required by the commission.
(b)  A project analysis may include two or more alternative proposals for meeting the using agency's space needs by:
(1)  new construction;
(2)  the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing or historic structure;  or
(3)  a combination of new and existing structures.
(c)  If any part of a project involves the construction or rehabilitation of a building that is to be used primarily as a parking garage or for office space for state government, the project analysis also must include:
(1)  a description of the amount and location of space in the building that can be made available for lease to private tenants under Subchapter E, Chapter 2165;  or
(2)  a statement of the reason that lease of space in the building to private tenants is not feasible.
(d)  All estimates involved in the preparation of a project analysis shall be carefully and fully documented and incorporated into the project analysis.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 41, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 856 (S.B. 982), Sec. 2, eff. June 17, 2005.