Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #JJ27001
Prequalification of Contractors for Utah Public School Construction Projects
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
JJ27001
NAICS
236220, 238210, 238190, 238220, 238160
The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is initiating a prequalification process for contractors to participate in public school construction projects over $500,000. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) - Scope of Prequalification: - Applies to contractors in the following trades: - General contracting - Electrical - Fire protection systems - HVAC/mechanical - Plumbing - Roofing - Eligibility and Requirements: - Contractors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and required documentation - Must attend a mandatory meeting (in-person or virtual) - Must provide a letter of bondability from a surety - Must hold an active Utah DOPL contractor license for each trade - Must submit a Termination or Debarment Certification - Must provide performance references for projects completed in the last five years - Only contractors holding direct contracts with school districts are required to be prequalified; subcontractors are exempt - Prequalification Details: - Valid for 18 months from the effective date - Renewal required prior to expiration to maintain eligibility - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a prequalification for service providers, not a product procurement
Description
The State of Utah - Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified contractors in electrical, general, fire protection systems, HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, and roofing disciplines for participation in public school construction competitive procurements. This prequalification process establishes a pool of approved contractors eligible to bid on public school construction projects with budgets exceeding $500,000 starting January 1, 2027. A mandatory meeting is required for all contractors seeking prequalification, which can be attended in person or virtually. The prequalification is valid for 18 months and contractors must meet specific criteria including performance ratings and submission of required documentation.