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Provide background information to the program(s). This information, drawn from historical perspectives as well as recent experience and future trends, should clearly describe the program requirements. 

To facilitate a comparative analysis of each project and to allow for the evaluation of current capacity and projected costs, information provided in this section should include the following detail: 

• Summarize the program's current mission statement. Indicate projected growth of the particular program. Projections should include five, 10 and 15 year horizons. Explain the assumptions that support the projections used. 
• Compile information related to current space assignments from the University's facilities inventory. Show current assignments by type of space and location. Point out any qualitative issues related to existing assignments that support the need for the proposed project. 
• Determine space needs based on current and projected needs and staffing levels using space guidelines or nationally recognized standards. 
• Provide a narrative explaining parameters used in analyses and show calculations used to determine space needs. 

Provide a comprehensive evaluation of alternate solutions to identified needs. This analysis should include the short- and long-range implications to the program and operational and life cycle costs. 

Describe the benefits of the proposed project as it relates to improving the quality, availability and support of the academic program(s) affected. Include as much of the following information as appropriate: 

• Indicate how this project meets the need for space as documented above. Provide a detailed summary of special facilities, the programs/activities that will occur in the space including any proposed non-University funded activities and facilities available for campus-wide use.
• Outline the capacity of the facility in terms of program needs over time. Identify requirements for future expansion and describe the flexibility built into the proposed facility to accommodate future program changes.
• Describe how the leased, new or renovated facility impacts other programs. Identify programs that will occupy the vacated space or programs that will be temporarily assigned to some of the new or renovated space until the primary program grows into the space.
• Describe the consequences to the service mission of the program if the project is not accomplished according to the proposed schedule. Describe default plans, if any. 

Provide a narrative that describes the site, building size and any special features that will assist in supporting the project. Include as much of the following information as appropriate: 

• Describe and illustrate the selected site and explain the benefits and relationship to the campus Physical Development Plan, if any. Point out any special site development goals that will be accomplished. 
• Provide a summary of the existing and proposed space programs for the total project (i.e. office, storage, shared, etc.). Indicate any changes in space type or assignments of existing facilities. 
• Describe the type of construction anticipated and any special construction requirements of the facility. 

For building projects or projects that have a construction component, provide a summary of cost projections and the assumptions on which they are based. Identify costs for architectural and engineering requirements by major building component (i.e. structural shell, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.). Include estimated costs for furniture, fixtures, movable equipment, landscaping and project management/administration, as part of the total project budget. 

Describe anticipated sources of funding and schedule for acquiring funds.

Identify the project costs associated with moving to a facility and ongoing costs for services. For a leased facility include base rent, projected increases, additional rent and costs associated with obligations of the University. Demonstrate the method of arriving at these costs and show the base data and formulas used. 

• Site plan showing project location. 
• The architectural program for the proposed project if completed. Provide space and functional relationship diagrams of new, renovated and existing facilities as proposed. 

The following factors should be addressed: 

• Availability of suitable space and/or building site 
• Urgency of need 
• Duration of need 
• Flexibility space to accommodate growth 
• Importance of location and proximity issues 
• Availability of services such as parking, computing, internet, security, custodial, maintenance, mail and other services available on campus versus off campus 
• Cost, as supported by a Present Value Analysis 
• Type of funding available 
• Funding availability 

• Marginal cost of money 
• Comparable moving and operating costs between alternatives 
• Salvage for purchased off campus facilities 
• Construction project cost versus buy