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Standard Cost Categories (SCC) for Capital Projects


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SCC Workbook      Rev. 11, June 4, 2008

In 2005 FTA implemented the Standard Cost Categories, to establish a consistent format for the reporting, estimating, and managing of capital costs for New Starts projects. The cost information gathered from projects across the country will be developed into a database and become a cost estimating resource useful to FTA and the transit industry alike. The SCC Workbook is a project management tool -- project-based as opposed to grant-based. 

Over the life of a project, the consistent format should make it easier to track, evaluate and control cost changes. Submission of capital costs to FTA in the SCC format is required at the following points:

  • Request to enter Preliminary Engineering
  • Request to enter Final Design 
  • Request for Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) 
  • Submission for Annual New Starts evaluation
  • FFGA amendments
  • During construction at regular intervals 
  • At revenue operations
  • Annually until the later of the submission of the Before & After Study or at project close-out and resolution of claims 

Background
Using the Worksheets
Translating your cost estimate into the SCC format
SCC Workbook Release Notes



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