Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 515.03 - Cost-benefit analysis
(1) ANALYSIS REQUIRED. The department shall
complete a uniform cost-benefit analysis of each proposed contractual service
procurement under s. 84.01(13),
Stats., involving an estimated expenditure of more than $300,000, annually.
Each cost-benefit analysis shall include the information set forth in subs. (2)
to (6).
(2) SERVICE OVERVIEW. A
cost-benefit analysis shall provide the following:
(a) A justification for the request written
in clear, non-technical language that can be understood by persons who may not
be directly involved in or familiar with the proposed service, with all
acronyms fully defined.
(b) A list
and description of any federal mandates, state statutes or administrative rules
that dictate how the proposed service must be performed.
(3) TOTAL COST. Each proposed contractual
service procurement under s.
84.01(13),
Stats., shall include a total cost component. For each proposed contractual
service procurement under s.
84.01(13),
Stats., involving an estimated expenditure of more than $300,000 annually, the
department shall complete a detailed cost-benefit analysis showing that the
proposed service can be performed more economically or efficiently by contract
rather than by current state employees or by hiring permanent, project or
limited term employees. The consideration of relevant costs shall include, but
not be limited to, wage and salary costs, fringe benefits costs, administrative
overhead costs, other operating costs, material costs, insurance costs,
facility costs, contract price, contract monitoring, and one-time conversion
costs. The department shall use the cost-benefit methodology set forth in
chapter 8 of the department's Facilities Development Manual.
Note: To request the cost-benefit methodology set forth in the Facilities Development Manual, please contact the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Project Development, Consultant Services Section, P.O. Box 7916, Madison, WI 53707-7916 or (608) 266-2375.
(4) QUALITY. A description of the proposed
service to be performed, a list of items to be delivered, any specific
conditions to be required of the contractor, and how the department will ensure
that the contractor will provide services and quality as promised without
financial losses to the state.
(5)
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE.
(a)
Capacity. A description whether department employees have the
capacity to perform the proposed service.
(b)
Expertise. A description
whether department employees have the expertise to perform the proposed
service.
(6) TIMELINESS.
(a)
Timeliness. A complete
schedule and timetable for the proposed service.
(b)
Project term. A
statement indicating whether the proposed service is a short-term project or is
a long-term need for the department.
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