District Office Bodenseekreis: first administrative building in Public Private Partnership realisation in the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg

The new administrative building of the District Office Bodenseekreis is realised by means of an investor model in Public Private Partnership (PPP). In doing so, the Fränkel AG will build the new building and then lease premises to the district office for 20 years. This project is the first PPP in this form in Baden-Wuertemberg. Drees & Sommer Stuttgart supported the District Office in their selection of investors and, during realisation, will assume project controlling. The distinctive and flexible building will arise directly at the lake Bodensee and is scheduled for completion in mid-2006.

In order to close the gap between investment needs for necessary developments and available resources, the realisation of public projects by means of PPP or other alternative financing models is in great demand. At the lake Bodensee, a private investor constructs the administrative building of the district office and leases the structure for 20 years. The district subsequently owns the building. The lease price includes all additional expenses such as cleaning, energy costs and maintenance up to forming reserves. Stefan Heselschwerdt, Managing Director of Drees & Sommer Stuttgart comments: "A calculative comparison has shown that the realisation and operation by means of PPP is distinctly more economic than self-directed implementation."

Representation of the District Office Bodenseekreis
In the development, Drees & Sommer represent the future lessee, the district office. In order to find a strong and reliable investor, project managers, together with a specialised law firm, effected an investor selection process. After pre-selection, Drees & Sommer compiled a space allocation and function plan for the new building. This ensured work processes in the new building to later run optimally and also advised the public authority in terms of various office concepts. This phase already and accurately defined the rooms' character for the particular tenant. The district office also received an estimation of costs and a viability study. The project managers summarised all requirements in a duties record book forming the basis for the four bidders' offers.

After receipt of the bids, Drees & Sommer examined contents thereof and, for the district office, summarised advantages and disadvantages of individual concepts, assessed the various design ideas, architects as well as suggested construction qualities. Ultimately, the team offered a recommendation regarding the office's decision and supported contract negotiations.

Controlling during the construction phase
Drees & Sommer will assume project controlling during the construction phase, which is expected to begin in July 2005. This includes building site controlling, where random spot checks will be effected and compared to contractual standards. Project managers will also assume progress control, examine the construction schedule and the investor's scheduled deliveries, document the building site status and suggest controlling measures in the event of impending delays. The Drees & Sommer team will also support the district office in terms of cost control. To complete the project, Drees & Sommer will support project management of the district office in terms of building acceptance and the rectification of deficiencies enabling staff to move into a faultless building in August 2006.

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