Policy_Manual_2-12-2024

reasonable price to any of the highest scoring design professionals, the Procurement Officer shall select additional design professionals and continue discussions in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached. Utah Code § 63G-6a-1505 (2015)

1.1027 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.1027.01 PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Issue Date: 5/8/14

1. Before any District construction project begins, the District shall obtain a construction project number from the Utah State Office of Education and complete and submit construction project identification forms provided by the Utah State Office of Education for all projects which exceed $99,999 in cost. 2. All District plans and specifications shall be approved by a certified plans examiner before any District construction project begins. 3. Prior to developing plans and specifications for a new public school, or the expansion of an existing public school, the District shall coordinate with affected local government land use authorities and utility providers to: a. ensure that the siting or expansion of a school in the intended location will comply with applicable local general plans and land use laws and will not conflict with entitled land uses; b. ensure that all local government services and utilities required by the school construction activities can be provided in a logical and cost-effective manner; c. avoid or mitigate existing and potential traffic hazards, including consideration of the impacts between the new school and future roadways; d. maximize school, student and site safety. 4. Prior to developing plans and specifications for a new public school, or the expansion of an existing school, the District shall coordinate with local health departments and the State Fire Marshal. 5. The District shall maintain documentation for audit purposes of coordination, meetings, and agreements.

Utah Code § 10-9a-305(5) (2011) Utah Code § 17-27a-305(5) (2011) Utah Admin. Rules R277-471-3, -4 (July 8, 2008)

1.1027.02 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING OFFICIAL Issue Date: 5/8/14

The Board shall appoint a School District Building Official (SDBO) who has direct administrative and operational control of all construction, renovation, and inspection of the District’s facilities and shall provide in writing the name of the SDBO to the Utah State Office of Education. The

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