DFCM Construction - VBS Code & Special Inspections Services - Nucleus Group-USHE - Convergence Hall - Project #24279300

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management is requesting proposals for Code & Special Inspection services for Convergence Hall, a six-story, approximately 163,000 square foot mixed-use building at the University of Utah, with proposals due October 14, 2026. The procurement is restricted to DFCM Prequalified Code Inspection Firms — a decision-flipping set-aside. All special inspections contractors, material testing labs, and special inspectors assigned to the project must be listed on the DFCM Approved Special Inspection Firms, Material Testing Labs, & Special Inspectors roster, whether working for a prequalified firm or independently.

Convergence Hall will incorporate office, maker space, retail, event, and housing room typologies. The scope encompasses comprehensive code compliance and special inspection services throughout the construction phases, with detailed requirements outlined in the attached specifications and schedule documents.

The estimated inspections budget is $650,000.00. Contractors must provide up to five past performance references for projects completed within the past five years where they held the contract directly with the stakeholder, using the supplied DFCM Performance References Form. References must include project name and number, firm contact information, project location, construction cost, point of contact email and phone, work description, and key personnel — with no attachments or hyperlinks permitted.

Contractors must complete a Termination Debarment Certification Form and a Health Insurance Statement of Compliance Form. The DFCM General Conditions establish the contractual framework, including Critical Path Method scheduling with activities no longer than 14 days, 14-day shop drawing review turnaround, comprehensive liability and builder's risk insurance, performance and payment bonds where required, and indemnification. Liquidated damages accrue at the rate specified in the contractor agreement for each day Substantial Completion is delayed.