R23-1-406. Small Purchases Threshold for Construction Projects

  (1) The small construction project threshold is a maximum of $2,500,000 for direct construction costs, including design and allowable furniture or equipment costs;

  (2) The Division shall follow the process described in the Section 63G-6a-403 to prequalify potential vendors and Section 63G-6a-404 to develop an Approved Vendor List or other applicable selection methods described in the Utah Procurement Code for construction services.

  (3) The Division shall include minimum specifications when using the small purchases threshold for construction projects.

  (4) The Director may procure small construction projects up to a maximum of $25,000 by direct award without seeking competitive bids or quotes after documenting that all building code approvals, licensing requirements, permitting, and other construction related requirements are met. The awarded contractor must certify that they are capable of meeting the minimum specifications of the project.

  (5) The Director may procure small construction projects costing more than $25,000 up to a maximum of $100,000 by obtaining a minimum of two competitive quotes that include minimum specifications and shall award to the contractor with the lowest quote that meets the specifications after documenting that all applicable building code approvals, licensing requirements, permitting and other construction related requirements are met.

  (6) The Division shall procure construction projects over $100,000 using an invitation to bid, request for proposals, approved vendor list, or other approved source selection method provided in the Utah Procurement Code.