CEMP-E/CECW-E
EI 01D010
1 September 1997
position and would allow the contractor to develop a
adequate formal training prior to performing LCC
biased price proposal. This could harm the Govern-
studies.
ment' ability to negotiate a fair and reasonable price
s
for the modification or claim, putting the Government
2-15. Work Breakdown Structure by
at a serious commercial disadvantage. Moreover,
Program
knowledge of the construction methods contemplated
by the Government might reduce the contractors
a. Civil Works. The Civil Works Breakdown
incentive to discover less expensive methods. This
Structure (CWBS) is a standard product oriented
could also reduce the contractors incentive to locate
format that identifies all civil works related project
and charge out materials at a lower cost, or to achieve
requirements that include construction costs and the
project goals using less labor and equipment. Quarles
nonconstruction activity costs for Real Estate;
v. Department of the Navy, 983 F.2d 390, (D.C.
Planning, Engineering and Design; and Construction
Cir 1990). Taylor Woodrow International, Ltd. V.
Management. The CWBS groups the products by
Department of the Navy, No. 88-429R, (W.D. Wash.
feature (table 2-1) and further requires an expansion
Apr 6, 1989).
to the appropriate title and detail level necessary to
insure all product specific work tasks are included for
(3) After contract completion (and after all
preparation of the cost estimate.
claims have been resolved). Generally, the
Government estimate backup data may be released
after the contract is completed. Situations where the
Table 2-1 Feature Codes and Descriptions
information should not be released include, multiple-
phased projects where a series of similar contracts are
Number
Feature Description
awarded in sequence, and frequently recurring
contracts. In those cases, each Government estimate
01
Lands and Damages
is based upon the same backup data and the same
02
Relocations
03
Reservoirs
analysis of how to perform the work.
04
Dams
05
Locks
2-13. Team Involvement
06
Fish and Wildlife Facilities
07
Power Plant
08
Roads, Railroads, and Bridges
Cost engineers are an important member of the
09
Channels and Canals
project team. The cost engineer is expected to have a
10
Breakwaters and Seawalls
11
Levees and Floodwalls
clear understanding of those responsibilities and areas
12
Navigation Ports and Harbors
where contributions can be made. It is imperative
13
Pumping Plants
that the team concept be enhanced and supported by
14
Recreation Facilities
each member. As such, the cost engineer is
15
Flood Control and Diversion Structures
16
Bank Stabilization
encouraged to lead in cost issues and provide ideas
17
Beach Replenishment
for cost control and sharing measures.
18
Cultural Resource Preservation
19
Buildings, Grounds, and Utilities
20
Permanent Operating Equipment
2-14. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) Study
21
Reconnaissance Studies
Support
22
Feasibility Studies
30
Planning, Engineering, and Design
31
Construction Management
Quality management policy requires LCC studies to
33
HTRW
be performed to evaluate system alternatives. These
analyses are the responsibility of the design team.
b. Military Programs. The Military
The cost engineer will be called upon to support the
Construction Work Breakdown Structure (MCWBS)
analysis by providing cost input. As preparation to
provides a common framework for preparing cost
such responsibility, the cost engineer should be
estimates, developing models, and collecting cost data
familiar with the LCC procedures contained in
for Department of Defense (DOD) military
Technical Manual (TM) 5-802-1 and should receive
2-5
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