Section 160. Information required for minor renovation projects

Article 4. Minor Renovation Projects

A minor renovation project is one which does not result in an increase in available bed space. A locality proposing a renovation project which does not provide additional bed space, with a total anticipated project cost of less than $200,000, or higher if recommended for approval by the board, may submit the following:

1. Identification of problem, need or reason for project;

2. Description of current situation including:

a. Analysis of existing facilities to include space utilization, condition and capacity of facilities;

b. Determination of existing and recommended facility procedures related to need; and

c. Examination of existing and recommended alternatives to fulfill the need and the feasibility of implementing such alternatives;

3. A detailed written description of the planned project including an analysis of any existing facility function which would be displaced by the proposed renovation;

4. A statement of who will be responsible for designing, supervising and accepting the project for the locality;

5. Schematic floor plan or plans, at a scale not smaller than 1/20 inch per foot, with indication by distinct symbols, overlays or other means to denote work to be done;

6. An analysis of the project impact on staffing;

7. An analysis of the project impact on operating costs;

8. A total estimated project cost with a description of the basis and a breakdown of the estimate into construction costs, fees and other expenses. Non-reimbursible items as listed in 6VAC15-80-150, subsection 11, also apply to minor renovation projects;

9. Proposed construction schedule to include anticipated completion date and;

10. Other project-specific information as determined by the reviewing authority.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR230-30-005.1 § 2.10, eff. July 1, 1994.

Statutory Authority

§§ 53.1-5 and 53.1-80 through 53.1-82 of the Code of Virginia.