DFCM Construction - Code Inspector and Plan Reviewer Prequalification for Public School Construction Projects - Request for Statement of Qualifications

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from code inspectors and plan reviewers for public school construction projects, with proposals due September 9, 2026 at 12:00 noon and a mandatory meeting held August 26, 2026.

Attendance at the mandatory meeting on August 26 was required in person or virtually for all applicants. Questions were due August 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with addenda posted September 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. This prequalification effort is separate from a concurrent contractor prequalification under U3P event #JJ27001; this SOQ is U3P event #JJ27002.

Code inspectors must hold International Code Council certification appropriate to their inspection discipline and a State of Utah Building Inspector license. Plan reviewers must possess International Code Council commercial building plans examination certification (B3); those performing structural plan review must hold a State of Utah Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer license. All applicants must be licensed in the State of Utah — out-of-state credentials are not accepted. Third-party providers must submit three professional references on the DFCM form; Local Education Authority (LEA) employees must submit a letter of recommendation from their employer.

Required submission documents include the DFCM Code Inspector and Plan Reviewer Information Form, Statement of Qualifications and Experience Form, Termination or Debarment Certification Form, and a resume. The Selection Committee will score Statement of Qualifications and Experience Forms and resumes on a 0–100 point scale; a minimum average score of 80 points is required for prequalification.

Prequalified status is effective October 1, 2026 and valid for 18 months. Prequalification must be renewed every 18 months within 60 days of expiration. Prequalified inspectors are required to attend mandatory annual training with DFCM Code Officials in May. Prequalified individuals must maintain a minimum performance rating of 4 on a 1–5 scale; ratings below 4 trigger probation or removal. Announcement of prequalified inspectors and plan reviewers occurred September 30, 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, DFCM assumes oversight of public school construction for 43 school districts and over 100 charter schools statewide under Senate Bill 164.