ADJUSTERSINTERNAT IONAL.COM D I S A S T E R R E C O V E R Y T O D A Y disaster declaration. They must apply uniformly to all similar types of facilities. • Hazard mitigation measures that are cost-effective may be required by FEMA. Any requirement for hazard mitigation placed on applicants by FEMAwill be eligible. Applicants may and are encouraged to suggest hazard mitigation measures. • A facility is considered repairable when disaster damages do not exceed 50% of the cost of replacing a facility. Conduct a repair versus replacement analysis if repairs to a facility would appear to cost 50% or more of the cost of replacing the facility. For more information, see the Public Assistance Guide, FEMA 322. These are FEMA’s guidelines that will determine the cost of rebuilding and whether the project will follow the course of a Standard Project. It is extremely important to work with FEMA to ensure that the scope and cost of the Standard Project is as accurate as possible. A thorough evaluation of Codes and Standards and repair vs. replacement costs should be completed at this stage. We have compiled some suggestions for ensuring accurate scopes and costs for Standard Projects. First, for the structure itself, where applicable and possible, provide the state and FEMAwith original plans and drawings for the facility in question, cost data from recent improvements or additions, copies of all applicable codes and standards, and pre-event photographs. Also, it is advisable to provide historical cost data if available for applicable trades, such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC, roofing and other necessary systems or services. Where applicable, incorporate engineering reports detailing repair scope, code-necessitated upgrades, and available mitigation opportunities into the Project Worksheet. If time permits, provide contractor estimates with these engineering reports. If the work has been bid in advance of FEMA’s Project Worksheet development, provide the scope and cost from the selected bidder. Ideally the bidder will have provided all of the information necessary for FEMA to develop the Project Worksheet. If FEMA uses its Cost Estimating Format (CEF), stay involved with the process not only in “part A,” which develops a model for the scope and cost of the project, but also in the development of the percentage-based factors The FEMA Cost Estimating Format will create forward pricing for cost factors such as: Security Mobilization Escalation Engineering Project management Overhead & profit Reserve for change orders
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