Source: Ausland Architects
Webb County YVRC Value Engineering Summary
The following is a summary of the Value Engineering (VE) options for the cost reduction of the
proposed Webb County Rehabilitation Building. The information is based on the competitive sealed bid
received from Summit Building and Design. Our team met with the contractor to explore possible cost
saving options and also provided the contractor with some VE recommendations. These included the
acceptance of some deduct alternates (incd. in the original bid documents), the removal of the JJAEP
cafeteria, removal of the kitchen equipment at the Rehab and JJAEP cafeteria, and removal of some of
the building and park features. For this the contractor was provided with revised VE drawings for review
of possible project savings. The contractor was also informed that all the VE options and possible cost
recommendations are pending Webb County approval.
In summary, Option 1 will keep with the original design and allow for a cafeteria for both the new
Rehab bldg. and the existing JJAEP School. Both buildings will operate separately as required. All pending
add alternates included in the original bid documents may also be incorporated in the future if needed.
Option 2, although it provides the biggest cost savings, it also eliminates the much needed cafeteria
building for the JJAEP School. Currently the school provides meals for the students in the classrooms. This
option also deletes the kitchens for both the Rehab and JJAEP. The outdoor areas including the basketball
court will remain for both options.
Attached you will find our proposed layout of the value engineering options and budget summary, Please
do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance, or if there are any questions.
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