Project Timeline

What are the different phases of an MSBA construction project and where are we currently?

Feasibility Phase: 12-14 months Current Phase: Aprox 30% complete

The Chicopee School District and its team collaborate with the MSBA to document their educational program, generate an initial space summary, document existing conditions, establish design parameters, develop and evaluate alternative site locations along with building alternatives, and recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate preferred solution to the MSBA Board of Directors for their consideration.

Schematic Design Phase: 8-10 months

The Chicopee School District and its team develop a final design program including location and a robust schematic design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project.

Project Scope and Budget and Project Funding Agreements Phase: 2-3 months

Based upon the completed Feasibility Study and Schematic Design, the District and MSBA staff establish and document the project scope, budget, schedule, and MSBA financial participation to forward to the MSBA Board of Directors for their approval. Approval by the MSBA Board of Directors establishes the MSBA's participation in the proposed project. Once the District secures community authorization and financial support, the MSBA and the District enter into a Project Funding Agreement, which defines the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project.

Design Development, Construction Documentation & Bidding Phase: 12-14 months

The District and its team advance the design, generate construction documentation, procure bids and award a construction contract in accordance with the agreed upon project scope, budget and schedule as documented in the Project Funding Agreement, and the requirements contained in the MSBA’s standard contracts for Owner’s Project Management and Designer Services. The MSBA continues to monitor the project to ensure it remains on track and meets the expectation of both the District and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement

Construction Phase: 18-24 months

As construction is underway, the Owners Project Manager, Design Team and City monitor progress of the project to confirm that it is built to the designed specifications, on schedule and meets the expectation of both the District and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement.

Project Closeout Phase: 3-4 months

The MSBA performs final audit to determine final total grant amounts and make final payment.

Post Occupancy Evaluation Phase: 2-3 months

Once an MSBA-funded project has been occupied for three or more years, MSBA staff collect qualitative and quantitative data associated with building and site performance. This data is distilled, summarized, and aggregated into various formats to provide actionable insights for school districts and the broader architecture and construction communities.