Pre-approved ADU construction documents

Summit County, Utah is soliciting proposals from a consulting firm or individual design professional to prepare sets of pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction documents, with proposals due August 22, 2026. All plans will be owned by the Summit County Housing Authority and made available to county residents to streamline permitting and design processes. A proposers' conference is scheduled for July 27, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. via Zoom; attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.

The scope requires comprehensive, pre-approved ADU construction documents that are adaptable, compliant with local building codes, and suitable for residential implementation across varying site conditions within Summit County. The selected consultant must ensure designs are standardized and can serve as a resource for multiple potential ADU projects countywide. All work product and custom deliverables are deemed work made for hire, with intellectual property rights and full ownership transferring to Summit County upon contract completion.

The contract incorporates Summit County Code Title 1, Chapter 16 (Summit County Procurement Rules) and requires the contractor to be registered with the Utah Department of Commerce and in good standing. Contractors and subcontractors must participate in E-Verify to verify employee work eligibility. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 and technology errors and omissions insurance of $5,000,000 are required; Summit County must be named as an additional insured on all policies. Payment is due within thirty days of correct invoice receipt. The contract includes a one-year warranty on all deliverables, with the contractor responsible for repair, replacement, or refund of defective items within ten days of notification. Summit County may terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause with ten days to cure, and reserves the right to terminate if funds are not appropriated in succeeding fiscal years.

Contract pricing, maximum authorized cost, contract period, and renewal options are not specified in the source documents.