63A-5b-1203. Construction delivery methods -- Restrictions.
(1) For public school construction exceeding $3,000,000, an LEA shall use one of the following delivery methods authorized under Section: 63G-6a-1302 design-bid-build; design-build; or a construction manager general contractor, subject to the restrictions in Subsection. (2)
(2) An LEA may use a construction manager general contractor delivery method if: the LEA demonstrates to the division that the project meets appropriate criteria for using a construction manager general contractor under Subsection; 63G-6a-1302(3) the LEA employs or contracts with qualified construction management staff with demonstrated construction manager general contractor experience; and the LEA submits a detailed project management plan approved by the division. The division may only deny approval for a construction manager general contractor delivery method if: the LEA lacks sufficient expertise to manage the project; the project does not meet appropriate criteria under Subsection; or 63G-6a-1302(3) other methods of delivery would provide better cost control and project outcomes.
(3) The division shall: establish clear criteria for when a construction manager general contractor delivery method is appropriate, considering the factors described in Subsection; 63G-6a-1302(3) provide training to an LEA on: proper implementation of each delivery method authorized under Section; 63G-6a-1302 cost control measures for each delivery method; and circumstances when each delivery method is most appropriate; and require additional oversight and reporting for projects using a construction manager or general contractor.
(4) For projects under $3,000,000, an LEA shall use design-bid-build unless the division approves an alternative delivery method under Section. 63G-6a-1302
(5) An LEA shall comply with all procurement requirements under Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, when using any construction delivery method, including: requirements for selection of contractors in Subsectionwhen using a construction manager or general contractor; 63G-6a-1302(5) requirements for subcontractor procurement in Subsection; and 63G-6a-1302(5)(b) any other applicable procurement standards established in Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code.
(6) For projects exceeding $500,000, an LEA shall select contractors only from the qualified contractor registry established under Section. 63A-5b-1216
(7) The contractor registry requirement in Subsection: (6) establishes pre-qualification standards but does not replace competitive procurement requirements; limits the pool of eligible bidders to qualified contractors; and applies to all delivery methods authorized under this section.