Section R33-5-106 - Small Purchases Threshold for Construction Projects(1) The small purchase threshold for an individual construction project is $100,000 for direct construction costs, including design and allowable furniture or equipment costs;(2) A procurement unit shall include minimum specifications when using the small purchases threshold for construction projects.(3) Executive Branch procurement units, to the extent they do not have independent procurement authority, shall involve the Division in the qualification process described under Section 63G-6a-410, the approved vendor list process described under Section 63G-6a-507, and the obtaining of quotes, bids or proposals in the procurement of small construction projects.(4) The procurement official may procure individual 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 it is capable of meeting the minimum specifications of the project.(5) The procurement official may procure individual 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.Utah Admin. Code R33-5-106
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-18, effective 8/22/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-14, effective 6/21/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-03, effective 1/22/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-11, effective 5/23/2022