R653-2-7. Project Engineering and Construction for projects funded through the RCF, CWLF, and C and D Funds

  (1) Engineering.

  To expedite projects and facilitate the coordination of project development, sponsors are encouraged to select a design engineer prior to making application to the Board.

  (2) Staff and Legal Costs:

  (a) Costs incurred by the Division for investigation, administration, engineering, and construction inspection will be paid to the Board according to the terms set by the Board.

  (b) Costs incurred by the Division during project investigation will not become a charge to the sponsor if the project is found infeasible, denied by the Board, or if the sponsor withdraws the application.

  (c) Legal fees incurred in the review of a sponsor's bonding documents will be billed directly to the sponsor by the legal firm doing the review for the Board.

  (3) Design Standards and Approval:

  (a) All projects funded by the Board shall be designed according to appropriate technical standards and shall be stamped and signed by a Utah Registered Professional Engineer responsible for the work.

  (b) Prior to soliciting construction bids, plans and specifications must be approved by the Division and all other state and federal agencies that have regulatory or funding involvement in the project.

  (4) Project Bidding and Construction:

  (a) The Board desires that all project construction be awarded to qualified contractors based on competitive bids. The Board may waive this requirement and allow a sponsor to act as its own contractor on small projects. However, in all cases the sponsor must comply with the laws governing its operation as well as the statutory requirements placed on the Board and Division.

  (b) The design engineer shall coordinate the project bidding process.

  (c) Construction inspection will be performed under the direction of the Registered Professional Engineer having responsible charge of project construction.