Module 23 STEPS 15 & 16 Preconstruction Engineering and Design (PED) and Other Decision Documents Civil Works Orientation Course - FY 11

Module 23Module 23

STEPS 15 & 16STEPS 15 & 16 Preconstruction Preconstruction

Engineering and Engineering and Design (PED) Design (PED)

and and Other Decision Documents Other Decision Documents

Module 23Module 23

STEPS 15 & 16STEPS 15 & 16 Preconstruction Preconstruction

Engineering and Engineering and Design (PED) Design (PED)

and and Other Decision Documents Other Decision Documents

Civil Works Orientation Course - FY 11

Objective:Objective:Understand the process for execution of a PED

agreement.Understand what is the purpose of PED and

what documents are completed in the PED phase.

STEP 15STEP 15 PED Agreement PED Agreement

STEP 15STEP 15 PED Agreement PED Agreement

Preconstruction EngineeringPreconstruction Engineeringand Design and Design

Currently cost-shared: 75% - Federal

25% - Non-Federal*

NEW!! In-kind credits allowed per Section 2003 WRDA 2007

Model PED agreements & checklist on disc

*this is just a down payment – balance collected during

construction

Preconstruction EngineeringPreconstruction Engineeringand Design Agreementand Design Agreement

There are models for: Single Purpose Navigation & Flood Risk

Management Only PED Agreement Checklist to HQ RIT for certification

- 30 days prior to DE signature Similar to FCSA HQUSACE approves all Other PED Agreements No PED work or issuance of contract until Agreement

executed District Engineer executes approved agreements

Preconstruction EngineeringPreconstruction Engineeringand Design Agreement Checklistand Design Agreement Checklist

General information Cost sharing summary Funding history Special conditions Review requirements, Sponsor

and Corps

STEP 16STEP 16 Conduct PED Conduct PED

STEP 16STEP 16 Conduct PED Conduct PED

Purpose of PEDPurpose of PED Complete the detailed engineering & technical studies

and design needed to begin construction of the project recommended in the decision document.

Preparation of plans and specifications of first significant construction contract

(NEW!!) Section 2035 WRDA 07 Safety Assurance Review – Calls for independent review of flood and hurricane/storm projects if Chief of Engineers determines that it is necessary to assure public health, safety, and welfare.

Preconstruction EngineeringPreconstruction Engineeringand Designand Design

Starts after Division Engineer’s Transmittal Letter & execution of PED agreement

Ends with completion of first set of construction plans and specifications


Usually requires about two years to complete

Usually overlaps with the end of the feasibility phase.

Must keep PED funds separate from feasibility review funds


Major Documents in PED: Plans and specifications (P&S) Design Documentation Report (DDR) Draft Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Limited Reevaluation Reports (LRR) - Primarily for

required economic/environmental updates

Real Estate Design Memorandums

Plans and specifications: Form the technical portion of the contract documents Used to solicit bids from private contractors Approved at the District Used to construct the project


PED Coordination TeamPED Coordination Team

Co-chaired by Corps project manager and sponsors counterpart

Oversees issues related to PED Scheduling Work Products Plans and Specifications Contract Award and Modification Other Related Activities

Other DocumentsOther Documents

Other reports may be prepared during PED and/or other project phases for use as Decision Documents or Implementation Documents

Implementation Documents

Any report prepared for the purpose of implementing a project in accordance with its authorization

- O&M Manual

- Detailed engineering reports

- Plans & Specifications

Decision Document Any report prepared for the purpose of :

obtaining project authorization, modification, or Washington level approval;

obtaining commitment of Federal funds for project implementation; or

obtaining approval to spend and receive money as a result of entering into an agreement.

Decision Documents Obtaining project authorization, modification, or verification:

Reconnaissance Report* Feasibility Report Limited Reevaluation Reports** General Reevaluation Reports (GRR)** Post Authorization Change (Section 902) Report Detailed Project Report* Major Rehabilitation Report

* Approval at MSC** Approval at MSC if no additional Congressional action required

Decision Documents Obtaining project authorization -

modification: Dam Safety Report Design Deficiency Report Dredged Material Management Plans* Water Supply Reallocation Report

* Approval at MSC

Other Decision Points

Reports in defense of budgetary decision(s)

Project Partnership Agreements Credit Agreements Memorandums of Agreement Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreements PED Cost Sharing Agreements Water Supply Contracts