Feasibility Screening Tool

You've got a project idea.
Let's see if the budget holds up.

Plain language. No specs. No drawings. Just describe what you're thinking — and get a real number in 30 seconds.

Your Location

Municipality Name *

ZIP Code *

City

State

Project Type & Scope

Project Type *

New Build or Renovation?

Describe the Project *

No technical specs needed. Plain language is fine. More detail improves the confidence level of your estimate.

Site Conditions — optional, improves accuracy

Site Topography

Utilities Available On-Site *

Takes about 20 seconds · No account required

Analyzing regional cost data and project parameters...

Preliminary Feasibility Indicator

Estimated project cost

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Realistic timeline

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Delivery path comparison

Traditional

Design-Bid-Build

Designer hired first; documents completed before bidding
Design fees paid before any bids received (8–12% of project)
12–18 months from design start to groundbreaking
Changes after award handled through change orders, which can increase final cost

Recommended path

BOT / Public-Private Partnership

You select your team based on qualifications and trust — not lowest bid. The municipality chooses who it wants to work with.
A Guaranteed Maximum Price can be established before full construction documents are complete — cost certainty earlier, not after you've already spent on design
Risk allocation varies by contract structure — some methods shift cost overrun risk to the developer or contractor, not the taxpayer
Indiana/Michigan law specifically enables these approaches for municipal projects

Requires more upfront evaluation of the delivery team, not just the bid price. Your municipal attorney should advise on which path fits your procurement requirements.

Key assumptions

Board or Council Briefing

AI-drafted points tailored to your project. Review and edit before using — you know your board best.

Drafting your board or council briefing...

Estimated Delivery Timeline Included in your report

Pre-Design & Authorization████ months

Design & Document Phase████ months

Procurement & Award███ months

Construction█████ months

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First Name *

Last Name *

Your Role *

Email Address *

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What to Do With This Number

A preliminary cost range is the starting point, not the finish line. Here's how to move a real project forward from here.

Pressure-test the number internally. Share this with your finance director or administrator before any outside conversations. Knowing your range before the first contractor call puts you in a stronger position.
Understand your delivery options. How you procure this project affects total cost, timeline, and how much risk your municipality carries. Review the delivery path comparison above before engaging any design or construction professionals.
Bring it to council. Use the briefing guide above to frame the conversation. A cost range with a confidence rating and a clear delivery path gives council what they need to authorize next steps.

Need to run multiple scenarios, save this project, or dig deeper into site-specific factors? CivicScope Pro →

This is a preliminary feasibility indicator only, not a formal cost estimate. It is intended to support early internal go/no-go decisions and should not be used for budgeting, procurement, or council appropriations without professional verification. Actual costs depend on site conditions, design requirements, local labor markets, and material prices at time of bid.

You've got a project idea.Let's see if the budget holds up.

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What to Do With This Number

You've got a project idea.
Let's see if the budget holds up.