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174.15 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 174.14 to 174.17, and unless a different
meaning is indicated by the context, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given
them.
Subd. 2. Construction project. "Construction project" means any state construction project
undertaken by the Department of Transportation.
Subd. 3. Value analysis. "Value analysis" means the systematic and creative functional
analysis of construction projects, specifications, standards, practices and procedures for the
purposes of identifying and eliminating unnecessary costs by developing modifications which
satisfy required functions of a project for the lowest cost in a manner consistent with requirements
for performance, reliability, quality and maintainability.
Subd. 4. Value engineering proposal. "Value engineering proposal" means a formal written
proposal with supporting documentation. A value engineering proposal shall be developed by
application of value analysis principles, shall be documented by a contractor or subcontractor
pursuant to the provisions of the construction contract, and shall suggest one or more changes in
the construction project, specifications, standards, practices, or procedures which would result in
direct and immediate net savings in terms of reducing the costs of the construction contract.
History: 1977 c 251 s 2
Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 174.14 to 174.17, and unless a different
meaning is indicated by the context, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given
them.
Subd. 2. Construction project. "Construction project" means any state construction project
undertaken by the Department of Transportation.
Subd. 3. Value analysis. "Value analysis" means the systematic and creative functional
analysis of construction projects, specifications, standards, practices and procedures for the
purposes of identifying and eliminating unnecessary costs by developing modifications which
satisfy required functions of a project for the lowest cost in a manner consistent with requirements
for performance, reliability, quality and maintainability.
Subd. 4. Value engineering proposal. "Value engineering proposal" means a formal written
proposal with supporting documentation. A value engineering proposal shall be developed by
application of value analysis principles, shall be documented by a contractor or subcontractor
pursuant to the provisions of the construction contract, and shall suggest one or more changes in
the construction project, specifications, standards, practices, or procedures which would result in
direct and immediate net savings in terms of reducing the costs of the construction contract.
History: 1977 c 251 s 2
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