MIL-HDBK-1036 Bachelor Housing See Notice 1 For Replacement InformationThis military handbook, MIL-HDBK-1036A, provides the basic design criteria for Navy and Marine Corps bachelor housing. It presents guidance for development of designs for bachelor housing, enlisted and officer,taking into account local program operations and requirements, as well as the new Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD Construction Standards. Refer to the Secretary of Defense Memorandum, dated 6 November 1995, in the front of this handbook, before the table of contents.

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1.1.4        Design Build.  A design/build strategy is now preferred for acquisition of bachelor housing.  With design/build, the contractor forges a single contract with the owner to provide design and construction services.  There are several variations

of design build strategies.

a)  RFP (Request for Proposal).  The RFP method

involves use of a performance specification to obtain a technical

proposal for design and construction of a project with award

going to the best design without primary reference to price;

therefore, "best value."  The RFP method is generally preferred

for renovations.

b)  IFB (Invitation for Bids).  The IFB method involves use of a performance specification to obtain a lowest price bid and award made to a qualified contractor.

1.2       Project Initiation (Planning).  This handbook provides information required for preparation of DD Form 1391's, title, which initiate project development.  This includes information about functions, space allowances, overall building size, site evaluation, and special factors to consider in developing overall scope and cost estimates.  It provides data and criteria needed

at each stage of NAVFACENGCOM planning, project engineering, and the design process; and interfaces with the Navy Department's planning, programming, and budget system.  Additional documentation may be provided in accordance with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) or Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) guidance.

1.2.1     Site Selection.  Site selection is a key aspect of the initial project work and requires thoughtful consideration.  This is generally part of a comprehensive planning process, and must

be completed prior to submission of a military construction project.  After a site is selected, the project approved, and a designer is on board, thorough site and field investigations are performed.

1.2.2     Project Engineering Phase.  The next stage after a project is initiated is analyzing and defining the project. During the project analysis stage, the project team meets to define the project to have a clear understanding of the project goals and objectives.  The customer, major claimant, design agent, and architect/engineer (A/E) team then develops project requirements based on an analysis of unique needs and requirements of the customer, established criteria, and site and environmental constraints.  Information gathered provides the

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