• Objective
• ATR Guidance and DQC Checklists
• ATR Policy
• Total Project Cost Summary
• HQUSACE Publications

The Cost Engineering Directory of Expertise (DX), at the Walla Walla District, is authorized by Headquarters to conduct peer review (Agency Technical Review [ATR] and External Peer Review [EPR]) of cost estimates, construction schedules, contingencies and escalation included in all decision documents.

The ATR objective is to achieve a successful cost certification of each program budget under review in accordance with the Corps regulations and guidance that govern those products; most specifically, estimates, schedules, contingency and escalation that result in a total project cost summary (TPCS). The certification is provided by the Cost Engineering DX and reflects the TPCS and its presentation within the decision document. A total project cost is required for planning--engineering and design (PED) and construction--civil works phases. The total project cost includes the federal and non-federal costs of PED and construction.

 ATR Guidance and DQC Checklists

The ATR Guidance provides guidance in the preparation and coordination of the necessary cost engineering documents that lead to a successful ATR that meet the regulations, policies and guidance put forth by HQUSACE. 

The checklists serve as District Quality Control (DQC) and ATR for estimates at the pre-feasibility and feasibility phases; however, the document can be used for cost estimating products at various design stages as long as the product development stage is considered within the review comments. 

Downloadable documents:

ATR Guidance (PDF)
DQC Checklist for Alternative Formulation Briefing Reviews (Excel)
DQC Checklist for Feasibility through Independent Government Estimate Reviews (Excel)

• ER 1110-2-1302, Civil Works Cost Engineering
• EC 1165-2-209, Water Resources Policies and Authorities - Civil Works Review Policy and Frequently Asked Questions (under "Shared Documents).
• Memorandum, Sept. 19, 2007, Initiatives to Improve Accuracy of Total Project Costs in Civil Works Feasibility Studies Requiring Congressional Authorization

A TPCS is required for all civil works cost estimates submitted for approvals at all levels within the Corps of Engineers. It is a single cost document that presents:

• Each prepared cost estimate (multiple contracts, when necessary);
• Cost data for authorization.
• Inflated cost data for budgeting and non-federal sponsor financial analysis.
• Federal and non-federal project cost sharing.
• When applicable, the Section 902 total project cost limit.

DOWNLOADS:

Sample CAP TPCS Microsoft Excel

Sample NON-CAP TPCS Microsoft Excel

ETL 1110-2-573, Presenting the Method and Processes to Prepare a TPCS, is available here for download.

Publications referenced during each ATR include the following, which can be accessed here or directly through the following links:

• ER 1105-2-100, Planning Guidance Notebook
• ER 1110-1-1300, Cost Engineering Policy and General Requirements
• ER 1110-2-1150, Engineering and Design for Civil Works Projects
• ER 1110-2-1302, Civil Works Cost Engineering
• ER 1165-2-131, Local Cooperation Agreements for New Start Construction Programs
• EM 1110-2-1304, Civil Works Construction Cost Index Systems (CWCCIS)
• EC 1165-2-209, Water Resources Policies and Authorities - Civil Works Review Policy
• ETL 1110-2-573, Construction Cost Estimating Guide for Civil Works
• Memorandum, Sept. 19, 2007, Initiatives to Improve Accuracy of Total Project Costs in Civil Works Feasibility Studies Requiring Congressional Authorization