12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-500.5

Current through December 10, 2024
Section 12-3-20-500.5 - THE PROGRAM

(amended 500.5.7 07/15/08 SOS by adding 400.11)

From time to time, it is necessary to prepare a written Program of the Using Agency's needs prior to the actual planning process. When a Program is required, it will be so stated in the Standard Form of Agreement Between the Owner and the Professional. The Program phase must have written approval by the Bureau before proceeding with the Schematic Design Phase.

Initially, the Professional will meet with the Bureau Staff to ascertain general requirements for the Project and will meet with the Using Agency and Bureau Staff to define the Scope, the functional and departmental objectives, relationship of Project to other structures and facilities, and the criteria for site selection.

The Professional will advise the Bureau as to the Project's projected cost and time requirements. The Professional will prepare and submit to the Bureau ten (10) copies of a comprehensive written Program which including the following minimum elements:

Minimum Elements

* Goal

* Site

* Space

* People

* Equipment

* Alterations

* Energy

* Existing Facilities

* Concept

* Budget

1.Goal: Design objectives, limitations, and criteria
2.Site: Site requirements and analysis including location, boundaries, topography, subsurface, vegetation, utilities, climate, flooding, traffic, noise, and adjacent buildings
3.Space: Space requirements and relations including narrative description by area (square footage recommendations)
4.People: Number and functional responsibility of personnel
5.Equipment: Special equipment and systems
6.Alterations: Flexibility and ability to expand
7.Energy: Energy and sustainability considerations (400.11)
8.Existing: Analysis of existing facilities
9.Concept: Summary of Project concept, scope and goal
10.Budget: Total Project Budget

The Using Agency will be responsible for preparing a Program of furniture and equipment requirements and estimated costs. The Professional and Bureau Staff will assist the Using Agency, if needed.

After the Using Agency and Professional have received written notification that the Program has been approved, the Professional will proceed with the Schematic Design Phase.

12 Miss. Code. R. 3-20-500.5

Adopted 11/25/2016
Amended 3/15/2021