DAR File No. 31476

Administrative Services, Purchasing and General Services

R33-5-250

Design-Build or Turnkey: Use

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 31476
Filed: 05/23/2008, 03:13
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Design-Build construction method is a proven effective construction method that is used effectively by the Division of Facilities Management and Construction (DFCM) and the Department of Transportation. This will now make this method available for the balance of procurement units.

Summary of the rule or change:

Removing this section will allow the use of the Design-Build construction method.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 63G-6-202 and 63G-6-501

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

None--It is not anticipated that this rule will result in a negative fiscal impact to the state budget. Allowing the use of the design-build construction may provide savings, though it would be impossible to quantify at this time.

local governments:

None--It is not anticipated that this rule will result in a negative fiscal impact to local governments budget. Allowing the use of the design-build construction may provide savings, though it would be impossible to quantify at this time.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

None--It is not anticipated that this rule will result in a negative fiscal impact to small business. Allowing the use of the design-build construction may provide savings, though it would be impossible to quantify at this time.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

None--It is not anticipated that this rule will result in a negative fiscal impact to any person, and there are no compliance costs associated with this rule. Allowing the use of the design-build construction may provide savings, though it would be impossible to quantify at this time.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This rule change will have no financial impact to businesses. Kimberly Hood, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Administrative Services
Purchasing and General Services
Room 3150 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N MAIN ST
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Douglas Richins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3143, by FAX at 801-538-3882, or by Internet E-mail at drichins@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/15/2008

This rule may become effective on:

07/22/2008

Authorized by:

Douglas Richins, Director

R33. Administrative Services, Purchasing and General Services.

R33-5. Construction and Architect-Engineer Selection.

[R33-5-250. Design-Build or Turnkey: Use.

The use of design-build or turnkey method is not authorized under R33-5.]

 

KEY: government purchasing

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [May 27, 2003]

Notice of Continuation: November 23, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: [63-56-1]63G-6-101 et seq.