{"data":{"id":"us-ut/utah-code-63a-5b-1203","jurisdiction":"us-ut","citation":"Utah Code § 63A-5b-1203","heading":"Construction delivery methods -- Restrictions.","body":"(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:\n(a) design-bid-build;\n(b) design-build; or\n(c) a construction manager general contractor, subject to the restrictions in Subsection (2).\n(2)\n(a) An LEA may use a construction manager general contractor delivery method if:\n(i) 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);\n(ii) the LEA employs or contracts with qualified construction management staff with demonstrated construction manager general contractor experience; and\n(iii) the LEA submits a detailed project management plan approved by the division.\n(b) The division may only deny approval for a construction manager general contractor delivery method if:\n(i) the LEA lacks sufficient expertise to manage the project;\n(ii) the project does not meet appropriate criteria under Subsection 63G-6a-1302(3); or\n(iii) other methods of delivery would provide better cost control and project outcomes.\n(3) The division shall:\n(a) establish clear criteria for when a construction manager general contractor delivery method is appropriate, considering the factors described in Subsection 63G-6a-1302(3);\n(b) provide training to an LEA on:\n(i) proper implementation of each delivery method authorized under Section 63G-6a-1302;\n(ii) cost control measures for each delivery method; and\n(iii) circumstances when each delivery method is most appropriate; and\n(c) require additional oversight and reporting for projects using a construction manager or general contractor.\n(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.\n(5) An LEA shall comply with all procurement requirements under Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code, when using any construction delivery method, including:\n(a) requirements for selection of contractors in Subsection 63G-6a-1302(5) when using a construction manager or general contractor;\n(b) requirements for subcontractor procurement in Subsection 63G-6a-1302(5)(b); and\n(c) any other applicable procurement standards established in Title 63G, Chapter 6a, Utah Procurement Code.\n(6) For projects exceeding $500,000, an LEA shall select contractors only from the qualified contractor registry established under Section 63A-5b-1216.\n(7) The contractor registry requirement in Subsection (6):\n(a) establishes pre-qualification standards but does not replace competitive procurement requirements;\n(b) limits the pool of eligible bidders to qualified contractors; and\n(c) applies to all delivery methods authorized under this section.","path":["Title 63A Utah Government Operations Code","Chapter 63A-5b Administration of State Facilities","Part 63A-5b-12 Public School Construction Oversight"],"source_url":"https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title63A/Chapter5b/63A-5b-S1203.html","current_through":"2026 General Session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T11:34:33Z","sha256":"cbaa98833f69c999913948a10e32ac5d3bf4198360456f6add118a4abda5e287","source_id":"us-ut","stale":false,"prev":"us-ut/utah-code-63a-5b-1202","next":"us-ut/utah-code-63a-5b-1204"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}