FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Feasibility studies shall be used to assess/appraise the bridges on the priority list generated by the BMS before inclusion in a multi-year sector plan. One of the main purposes of the feasibility studies is to determine preliminary information on best possible options for design at any particular location taking into consideration costs and benefits, technical, social and environmental aspects. There are various steps to be accomplished during a feasibility study. For the guideline and detailed procedure, respective documents are to be consulted as indicated through the linkages

Refer ▬►PWD Part II Procedural Directives, Volume A General Procedures,Chapter2, Feasibility Studies, Pages 2-2 .

2.2 Steps in a Feasibility Study

Table 2.1 Steps in a Feasibility Study

Step	Activity	Responsibility	Time *
1	Preparation of Terms of reference for a Feasibility Study	Preparation: Project Manager Approval: Departmental Head	0.5 month
2	Appointment of Feasibility Consultant	Processing: Project Manager Approval: (Refer PWD I-9)	Up to 6 months
3	Development of Project Objectives and Scope	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
4	Data Collection	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
5	Development of Project Works	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
6	Stakeholder Participation	Consultant or Project Staff	2-3 months
7	Preliminary Engineering	Consultant or Project Staff	2-3 months
8	Preliminary Cost Estimate	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff Approval: (Refer PWD I-9)	1.0 month
9	Economic and Financial Analyses	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
10	Identification of Institutional and Training Requirements	Consultant or Project Staff	0.5 month
11	Proposed Implementation Modalities	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff in consultation with Project Manager	0.25 month
12	Proposed Funding Modalities		0.25 month
13	Assessment of Project Risks	Executing agency or donor	0.5 month
14	Initial Implementation Plan and Schedule	Executing agency	0.5 month
15	Feasibility Report	Preparation: Consultant or Project Staff in consultation with Project Manager	-
	Total Elapsed Time	All	Up to 12 months

* Time required for a major central level project. Time required for smaller projects should be no more than 1-2 months.

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