DSA IR 11B-10: SCOPING AND PATH OF TRAVEL UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY ALTERATION, ADDITION AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR PROJECTS (with revisions issued through April 2017)

5. ADJUSTED CONSTRUCTION COST

5.1 Costs Included: For the purposes of 11B-202.4, the adjusted construction cost for a project shall include:

• All direct or "hard" costs directly associated with the contractor’s construction of the project.

• All fees and reimbursable expenses paid to construction managers, if any.

The direct or "hard" costs shall not be reduced by the value of components, assemblies, building equipment or construction not directly associated with accessibility or usability.

5.2 Cost Not Included: The adjusted construction cost shall not include:

• Project management fees and expenses.

• Architectural and engineering fees.

• Testing and inspection fees.

• Utility connection or service district fees.