4.2.1 Project Scoping Documents Review

Obtain and review the original project scoping documents from the DSR and the planning/programming estimate and schedule prepared during the planning and programming phases of project development. These initial documents serve as a baseline to guide the proposed preliminary engineering and final design of the project.
Project scoping documents to be reviewed and updated include:
  • Project objectives and goals;
  • Proposed project activities;
  • Planning estimate;
  • Letting year and milestone submittal dates;
  • Environmental document type, concerns, constraints, and specific compliance requirements;
  • ROW needs and utility conflicts;
  • Railroad issues;
  • Stakeholder log;
  • Risk register; and
  • Traffic and safety scoping form.
Changes or updates to the project scope are documented in the DSR.
Project schedules are expected to have an Original Baseline type for all state-let projects with an Estimated Let Date in TxC that is within the first four years of the 10-year UTP portfolio window and for any project that is actively being developed.