Exhibit 5.3: PDS Process Schedule
Task Name
Duration
Step 1: Confirm Readiness
3 weeks
1.1 Affirm project status and PDS resources
1 week
1.2 Assess supporting documents
1 week
1.3 Assemble the PDS team
2 weeks
2 weeks
Step 2: Contract for the PDS
4 weeks
2.1 Confirm A/E delivery method
1 week
2.2 Develop the PDS scope of work
1 week
2.3 Select the PDS contractor
2 weeks
Step 3: Conduct the Study
26 weeks
3.1 Begin discussions with stakeholders
26 weeks
3.2 Affirm program goals
4 weeks
3.3 Develop design directives
14 weeks
3.4 Produce the Implementation Plan
4 weeks
3.5 Prepare a detailed budget
4 weeks
Step 4: Prepare and Submit the Capital Program Package
3 weeks
4.1 Prepare submission per Planning Call
3 weeks
1 day
4.2 Submit project for funding
Summary of Tasks
Task
Milestone
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