Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 61 - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RULES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Section 071-61-9 - DESIGN AND FUNDING APPROVAL

1. Proposed Building Technology Plan

An SAU shall provide a written Technology Plan for the building to the Department prior to design development review.

2. Facility Maintenance Plan

The State Board requires an SAU applying for state funds for a school construction project to establish a facility maintenance plan for the projected life cycle of the proposed school building. Facility Maintenance Plans shall comply with:

20-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 201, § 4001(1)(7);

20-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 609, § 15901(2);

20-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 609, § 15905(6); and

20-A M.R.S.A. Chapter 609, § 15918.

3. Life Cycle Analysis is an analysis of energy related alternatives with the objective of selecting the most cost-effective building systems for the project relating to initial cost, maintenance cost, and the expected life of the system.

4. Construction Estimates

Prior to Concept Approval, the architect shall prepare and provide to the Department and the Bureau of General Services an estimate of the cost of the proposed facility. A second estimate, prepared by a party satisfactory to the Facilities Team, shall be submitted to the Department and the Bureau of General Services prior to Design and Funding Approval. The estimates will guide the owner, the architect, and the Department in the decision to go forward or to reconsider elements of the design.

5. Commissioning

Commissioning may be supported with state/local monies.

6. Facilities Team Review

A review with the Facilities Team is required when the plans and specifications are at 100% completion.