Feasibility Study Phase
4.1 Prepare Capital Program Submission (including PDRI)
The Planning Call issued by the Office of Real Property Asset Management
provides the detailed requirements for the program submission. Each year
the Planning Call varies slightly, in response to current concerns and requirements.
Know the core components of the Planning Call, as well as requirements that
have been changed or added.
Recommended Activities
Parkersburg, WV
Check with the Office of Real Property Asset Management.
When the Bureau of Public
Confirm the Planning Call requirements and the various due dates.
Debt (BPD) asked for help
Conduct a Project Development Rating Index (PDRI).
with a major new lease, the
Assess the project's strengths and weaknesses.
project team knew they
needed to work quickly. In
Complete the submittal package.
just six weeks, working with
Work with Feasibility Study team members to fine-tune the Site/Design
a term A/E, the team
Prospectus funding proposal. Allow sufficient time to review the document
assessed BPD's eight
and ensure that it is complete, well written, and well organized.
current locations, developed
an efficient strategy for
Outcomes
phased moves, and worked
with city officials and the
An understanding of the requirements of the current Planning Call
local historic commission to
A fine-tuned submittal
evaluate alternatives. All
existing buildable and
Duration
developable sites were
This task typically takes three (3) weeks.
considered. The team
proceeded with a build-to-
suit construction, awarded
via a design competition.
This quick and thorough
approach to planning can
make all the difference to
the client and the
community.
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