DFCM Construction - VBS Consultant Services - Design - Dixie Technical College - Progressive Design Build Trades & Technology Building - Project #26170290

The State of Utah’s Division of Facilities Construction and Management is soliciting qualified architectural and design firms to serve as the Architect/Design Team in a progressive design-build delivery model for the construction of a Trades & Technology Building at Dixie Technical College, with an estimated project cost of $47.6 million. This effort represents Phase 2 of a state pilot program, where the selected design team will integrate with the construction lead, Zwick/Suffolk JV, DFCM, and the college to form a unified project team. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the U3P portal by June 12, 2026, and are required to follow a strict format: a single PDF containing four sections totaling no more than 20 pages, supplemented by separate PDFs for resumes, past performance references, termination/debarment forms, and exhibit documents. The evaluation is based on a 400-point weighted system prioritizing past performance (125 points), key personnel qualifications (45 points), overall team experience (35 points), and collaborative delivery expertise, with no emphasis on price as the primary decision factor—instead, a trade-off approach favoring technical merit and management capability is used. Proposers must demonstrate experience with progressive design-build, target value design, quality assurance, BIM, constructability review, and energy-efficient design, while also showing team integration capabilities with the construction partner. All work must comply with Utah state building codes and DFCM standards, and the contractor will be responsible for all inspections, documentation, and corrections at the project site, with final acceptance requiring written approval from DFCM. Insurance requirements include general liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile coverage as mandated by state law, and the contractor must indemnify the state against claims arising from its work. Submission must adhere to a 1 GB file size limit per upload, use minimum 12-point font, and avoid hyperlinks or external references. Payment is processed through DFCM via applications for payment supported by certifications and releases, with no electronic system like WAWF specified. There are no set-asides, socioeconomic preferences, or federal FAR clauses applied, and standard contract types like FFP or IDIQ are not formally designated, though the arrangement functions under a guaranteed maximum contract price structure with shared savings incentives. The project schedule includes critical milestones for substantial and final completion, with change orders used to adjust time and cost. No FOB terms, packaging requirements, or federal acquisition clauses are included, and compliance is