Purpose and Need Statement Clause Samples
A Purpose and Need Statement defines the underlying reasons and objectives for initiating a project or agreement. It typically outlines the specific issues to be addressed, the goals to be achieved, and the context or background motivating the action. For example, in a contract for construction, this clause might explain the necessity for new infrastructure and the intended benefits. Its core function is to provide clarity and alignment among all parties by establishing a shared understanding of why the project is necessary and what it aims to accomplish.
Purpose and Need Statement. The purpose of the project is to extend the useful life of three structures in Minot. DocuSign Envelope ID: 041AAD5A-FEE4-4150-808E-A8CEB24CA3A0 OPD Decision Document May 21, 2020 Page 2 of 3 • Milling • Deck overlay • Seal Joints • Approach slabs • Beam end repairs and coating • Bridge rail repairs • Pier spall repair • Expansion joint replacements • Extend deck drains • Deck overlay • Approach slabs • Deck overlay • Replace strip seals • Approach slab repairs • Barrier spall repair • Soffit spall repairs • Beam end repairs • Pier and column spall repairs Would the NDDOT Office of Project Development like to perform the project development for this project, or would you recommend that a consultant be hired to do this work? Consultant NDDOT N/A o Environmental Document ☐X ☐ ☐ o Survey ☐X ☐ ☐ o Cultural Resources/Delineation ☐X ☐ ☐ o Aquatic Resources Delineation ☐X ☐ ☐ DocuSign Envelope ID: 041AAD5A-FEE4-4150-808E-A8CEB24CA3A0 OPD Decision Document May 21, 2020 Page 3 of 3 o Noise Analysis ☐ ☐ ☒ o Bridge Preliminary Concept ☐ ☐X ☐ o Traffic Operations ☐ ☐ ☒ o Materials and Research ☐X ☐ ☐ o Borrow ☐ ☐ ☒ o Hydraulic Report ☐ ☐ ☒ o Roadway Design ☐X ☐ ☐ o Right of Way ▪ Title Information ☐X ☐ ☐ ▪ Plats ☐X ☐ ☐ ▪ Appraisals ☐X ☐ ☐ ▪ Acquisition ☐X ☐ ☐ ▪ Relocation ☐ ☐ ☐X ▪ Borrow ☐ ☐ ☐X o Environmental Permits ▪ Mitigation ☐X ☐ ☐ ▪ Permit Application(s) ☐X ☐ ☐ o Bridge Design ☐X ☐X ☐ o Materials and Research ☐X ☐ ☐ o Roadway Hydraulics ☐ ☐ ☒ o Bridge Hydraulics ☐ ☐ ☒ o Utility Coordination ☐X ☐ ☐ Before going to the design phase, please verify with Bridge Division on whether they would like to do the design internally. ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇ – Office of Project Development Date Hey ▇▇▇▇, I noticed I forgot to check the boxes for “a consultant should be hired to do this work” on PCN 22905 & PCNs 22910/22911/22912. These are the projects that Bridge Division wants to consider doing the design in the future phase. Sorry about forgetting to check the box. Hopefully that is Ok, otherwise you may have to run them through again or just use this email as concurrence. ▇▇▇▇
Purpose and Need Statement. This will include the purpose, need, and goals and objectives of the project. It will include a project location map.
Purpose and Need Statement. The purpose of the project is to extend the useful life of three structures in Minot.
Purpose and Need Statement. The purpose and need statement will form the basis for developing goals, objectives, and the evaluation criteria used for the study. The consultant is expected to interact with Rapid Transit System, FTA, the MPO and its member agencies, SDDOT, the private transportation providers, and others as required to complete the process.