53A-20-101. Construction and alteration of schools and plants -- Advertising for
bids -- Payment and performance bonds -- Contracts -- Bidding limitations on local school
boards -- Interest of local school board members.
(1) As used in this section, the word "sealed" does not preclude acceptance of
electronically sealed and submitted bids or proposals in addition to bids or proposals manually
sealed and submitted.
(2) (a) Prior to the construction of any school or the alteration of any existing school
plant, if the total estimated accumulative building project cost exceeds $80,000, a local school
board shall advertise for bids on the project at least ten days before the bid due date.
(b) The board shall have the advertisement published in a newspaper having general
circulation throughout the state and in appropriate construction trade publications that offer free
listings.
(c) A similar advertisement is required in a newspaper published or having general
circulation in any city or county that would be affected by the proposed project.
(d) The advertisement shall:
(i) require sealed proposals for the building project in accordance with plans and
specifications furnished by the local school board;
(ii) state where and when the proposals will be opened and shall reserve the right of the
board to reject any and all proposals; and
(iii) require a certified check or bid bond of not less than 5% of the bid to accompany the
bid.
(3) (a) The board shall meet at the time and place specified in the advertisement and
publicly open and read all received proposals.
(b) If satisfactory bids are received, the board shall award the contract to the lowest
responsible bidder.
(c) If none of the proposals are satisfactory, all shall be rejected.
(d) The board shall again advertise in the manner provided in this section.
(e) If, after advertising a second time no satisfactory bid is received, the board may
proceed under its own direction with the required project.
(4) (a) The check or bond required under Subsection (2)(d) shall be drawn in favor of the
local school board.
(b) If the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into the contract and furnish the
additional bonds required under this section, then the bidder's check or bond is forfeited to the
district.
(5) A local school board shall require payment and performance bonds of the successful
bidder as required in Section 63G-6-505.
(6) (a) A local school board may require in the proposed contract that at least 10% of the
contract price be withheld until the project is completed and accepted by the board.
(b) If money is withheld, the board shall place it in an interest bearing account, and the
interest accrues for the benefit of the contractor and subcontractors.
(c) This money shall be paid upon completion of the project and acceptance by the board.
(7) (a) A local school board may not bid on projects within the district if the total
accumulative estimated cost exceeds $80,000.
(b) The board may use its resources if no satisfactory bids are received under this section.
(8) If the local school board determines in accordance with Section 63G-6-501 to use a
construction manager/general contractor as its method of construction contracting management
on projects where the total estimated accumulative cost exceeds $80,000, it shall select the
construction manager/general contractor using one of the source selection methods provided for
in Sections 63G-6-401 through 63G-6-501.
(9) A local school board member may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in
the construction project contract.
Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
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